http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/diy/2009-12-01T16:19:00-05:00Search results (tags) for: "diy"2009-12-01T16:19:00-05:00mtraubhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-jam-jar-gift-toppers-from-a-rainbow-of-stitches-6310/

<p><em><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/authors/mtraub/"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/michelle.jpg" alt="" width="101" height="156" /></a> </em></p> <p><em>While most of my gifts for Hanukkah this year will be coming from Etsy, I still try to look for ways in which I can add my own handmade touch, whether it's in the gift wrap, cards, or embellishments. The encyclopedia of embroidered design, </em><a href="http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780823014781?aff=etsy" target="_blank">A Rainbow of Stitches</a>,<em> offers over a thousand motifs to inspire you to add personal details to your holiday gifts. For this week's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/How-Tuesday/">How-Tuesday</a>, the authors share the fundamentals of cross-stitch along with a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/holiday_motifs.pdf" target="_blank">PDF of holiday cheer motifs</a> to get you in the mood. Besides the lovely jam jar toppers above, how else would you put these seasonal patterns to use? Leave your ideas in the comments below!</em></p> <p><em>Purchase </em>A Rainbow of Stitches <em>from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0823014789?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=etsy-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0823014789" target="_blank">Amazon</a></em><em> or an <a href="http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780823014781?aff=etsy" target="_blank">independent bookseller</a>.</em></p> <p><a href="http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780823014781?aff=etsy" target="_blank"><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/rainbow_of_stitches.jpg" alt="" width="239" height="306" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you haven't tried embroidery or cross-stitch before, a quick look through this book will give you overwhelming proof that you can stitch on virtually anything made from fabric. More than eighty inspiring ideas for stitched embellishment are shown, from wearables and personal accessories to a variety of decorative items for every room in your home.</p> <p>So dig through your closets and open your dresser drawers to find an item that needs a little extra "something," then take a trip to your local crafts or fabric store to get some basic supplies. A rainbow of stitches awaits!</p> <h2>Before You Begin</h2> <p>Before you start, make sure your fabric is well prepared so it won't fray as you're stitching it. You can either hem the edges with a large basting stitch, or simply apply fusible web strips around the fabric's perimeter. Keep in mind that the piece of fabric should always be larger than the pattern to be stitched.</p> <h2>Working With Fabric</h2> <p>Fold your fabric in four to find its center point. Make large basting stitches along both the horizontal and vertical folds to serve as guidelines as you stitch. Align the center point of your motif with the point where the two lines of stitching intersect. Remove these guidelines once you've finished embroidering your motif.</p> <p>To help stitches stay even, use an emboridery hoop. Gently stretch your fabric on the hoop, making sure to reposition it frequently &mdash; or to remove it at the end of each stitching session &mdash; to avoid damaging its weave.</p> <h2>Working With Embroidery Floss</h2> <p>Two or three strands of six-strand cotton floss were used to stitch all of the projects shown in this book. Whenever you start a project, you'll find it helpful to make a sampler of stitches on the fabric you're planning to use to determine how many strands of floss you'll need. As a general rule, lower-count Aidas &mdash; a type of counted thread fabric that's traditionally used for cross-stitch projects &mdash; require more strands, while higher-count Aidas and linens need fewer. For example, most projects stitched on 14-count Aida require three strands of floss, while those stitched on a 28-count linen, which has a much tighter weave, would probably need just two strands, and even one might look fine.</p> <h2>Transferring Motifs</h2> <p>To transfer motifs to your fabric, use carbon transfer paper, which is specially made for embroidery and is available in several colors. Choose the one that works best with your fabric. For example, white transfer paper is best for dark fabrics, while blue or red work best on lighter ones.</p> <p>Start by photocopying the motif, which you can enlarge or reduce to get it to just the right size. Trace the photocopied motif on a sheet of tracing paper, following its outline and making sure to include all its details. Prepare your fabric according to the instructions on the previous page, then iron it carefully before spreading it out on a flat surface, such as an ironing board or clean work table.</p> <p>Place the transfer paper between the fabric and the tracing paper, making sure to put the colored side of the transfer paper face down. Keep the papers in place by pinning them to the fabric. With a hard pencil or a pen, carefully trace the motif, pressing down so that the entire image transfers properly. Once you've finished, separate the papers and fabric carefully to avoid smudging the fabric.</p> <h2>Starting and Ending Off</h2> <p>This method of starting and ending off avoids having to tie knots on the back of your piece. To begin, take about a yard of floss, using as many strands as you need for your project. Fold it in two, then thread the needle. Bring the needle up through the fabric, leaving the loop created by the folded floss at the back. Bring the needle back down to start your first stitch, passing it through the loop, then pull gently to lock in the thread. Once you're done stitching, slip your thread under your last three or four stitches.</p> <p><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/cross_stitch_1.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Essential Stitches</h2> <p><strong>Cross stitch method 1</strong><br />Cross stitches are typically worked on counted-thread fabric. This method is especially useful for lines of cross stitch.</p> <p>Come up through the fabric at point A, then go back down at point B, up at C, down at D. Come back up at E and, working in the opposite direction, go down at B to form an X.</p> <p><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/cross_stitch_2.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Cross stitch method 2</strong><br />This method can be used either for lines of cross stitch or to make individual stitches.</p> <p>1. Come up at point A, go down at B, come back up at C, then down at D to form the first cross stitch.</p> <p>2. Come back up at B, go down at E, come up at D, then go down at F to the second cross stitch.</p> <p><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/stem_stitch.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Stem stitch</strong><br />Stem stitches create a continuous yet slightly staggered line.</p> <p>1. Bring the needle up at point A, then into B and up at C (midway between A and B). Note that thread should loop under the needle.</p> <p>2. To make the next stitch, go down at D and come back up at E, above the previous stitch and midway along its length.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/holiday_motifs.pdf" target="_blank"><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/snowflake.jpg" alt="" width="179" height="175" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Download a PDF of holiday cheer motifs <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/holiday_motifs.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Thanks to Agn&egrave;s Delage-Calvet, Anne Sohier-Fournel, Muriel Brunet, Fran&ccedil;oise Ritz, and the good folks at Watson-Guptill Publications for sharing this project with us. For more inspired stitching, check out </em><a href="http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780823014781?aff=etsy" target="_blank">A Rainbow of Stitches</a><em>.</em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/How-Tuesday">More How-Tuesday Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/category/supplies">Supplies Category</a> </strong><strong>| <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/the-do-it-yourselfer/244">The Do-It-Yourselfer Gift Guide<br /></a></strong></p>

2009-11-26T10:30:00-05:00EtsyLabs, julieinchargehttp://www.etsy.com/storque/events/coast-to-coast-craft-with-etsy-labs-in-brooklyn-and-san-fran-6269/

<p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/authors/julieincharge/"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/Julie_author_finder.jpg" alt="" width="85" height="130" /></a>This week we are pleased to announce crafting events across the United States! Join the Etsy Labs in both <strong>Brooklyn</strong> and <strong>San Francisco</strong> (and online!) for free hands-on workshops.</p> <p>So, read on for double the crafty events this week...<br /><br /><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Crafting in Brooklyn, NY:</span></strong></p> <p><strong>Open Craft Night at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn, NY</strong><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dotslinesandpolygons/3985113674/" target="_blank"><br /></a></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/etsylabs/4131597776/" target="_blank"><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/IMG_6335.jpg" alt="" width="331" height="220" /></a><br />This week we're hosting an open <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/title/craft-night-brooklyn">Craft Night</a>, as we usually do on the last Monday of each month. Instead of an organized project, this week we are throwing the doors of the Etsy Labs wide open and letting you dive into any project that strikes your fancy.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Bring along any project you'd like to develop during this week's Craft Night, or start a brand new project using our tools and extra supplies. To craft-finity and beyond!</p> <p><em>When:</em> Monday, November 30; drop in any time between 4 to 8 p.m. ET.<br /><em>Where:</em> Etsy Labs at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=55+washington+st,+brooklyn+ny+11201&amp;oe=utf-8&amp;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;split=0&amp;gl=us&amp;ei=Fc2mSumRM9GlnQeAg-G7Bw&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=geocode_result&amp;ct=title&amp;resnum=1" target="_blank">55 Washington Street, Suite 512, Brooklyn, NY</a></p> <p><br /><strong>Upcoming Events at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn:</strong></p> <p>12/7: Needle-felted ornaments with Nguyen from <a href="http://knitknit.etsy.com">KnitKnit</a><br />12/14: Plush toys with Wendy from <a href="http://www.scarystories.com/" target="_blank">Scary Stories</a><a href="http://www.amhdesignonline.com/index.htm" target="_blank"></a><br />12/21: Bottlebrush trees with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/daniellexo?ga_search_query=daniellexo&amp;ga_search_type=seller_usernames">Daniellexo</a><a href="http://www.bagsforthepeople.org/" target="_blank"></a><br />12/28/09 through 1/18/10: <strong>Craft Night Hiatus</strong> <em>(No Craft Nights at the Etsy Labs during this time.)</em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/etsylabs/4131562692/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/IMG_6184.jpg" alt="" width="407" height="273" /></a><em></em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>A photo of <a href="http://www.susyjack.com/about.html" target="_blank">Susan</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/amhdesign">Amy</a> from a recent <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/events/come-craft-with-the-etsy-labs-amh-design-needlepoint-gift-ta-5940/">needlepoint Craft Night</a> at the Etsy Labs.</em></p> <p><em><br /></em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Crafting in San Francisco, CA:</strong></span></p> <p><strong>Student Night + Craft Bar With Etsy Labs at the <a href="http://www.mocfa.org/" target="_blank">Museum of Craft and Folk Art</a> in San Francisco<br /></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.mocfa.org/" target="_blank"><strong><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/09/mocfa_logo_color.jpg" alt="" width="200" /></strong></a></p> <p>Escape winter&rsquo;s chill at the Museum of Craft &amp; Folk Art! Join us for Craft Bar with Etsy Labs @ MOCFA, a free event co-sponsored by Etsy. MOCFA is throwing the gallery doors open for you to brush up on your knitting skills with a quick and easy hat project that will keep you warm and stylish during the winter months &mdash; it's perfect for gift-giving. Sessions are free and open to all skill levels, from beginner to expert. Materials and instruction will be provided.<br /><br />Local artists Jackie Huang will be on hand for a plushie felting demo, and fiber store, <a href="http://store.averbforkeepingwarm.com/" target="_blank">A Verb for Keeping Warm</a>, will share techniques for spinning yarn. Sip locally brewed Trumer Pils at the custom-built Craft Bar, visit the Open Source Embroidery Exhibition and pick up a new hobby.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/etsylabs/4032399189/" target="_blank"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/mocfa_knitting.jpg" alt="" width="281" height="210" /><br /></a>Don't live in California? Fear not, MOCFA will also host a live demo of the evening's craft projects via webcam in Etsy's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php">Virtual Labs</a> for all of our faraway friends. If you would like to knit along with us, please <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/Vintage_pin_cap.pdf">download this free pattern</a>.</p> <p><strong><em>When: </em></strong>Thursday, December 3 from 6 - 8 p.m. PT. Online demo at 1 p.m. PT in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php">Virtual Labs</a>.<br /><br /><em><strong>Where:</strong> </em><a href="http://www.mocfa.org/visit/index.htm" target="_blank">Museum of Craft and Folk Art</a> at 51 Yerba Buena Lane, San Francisco, CA</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">Looking for further crafting inspiration?</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/How-Tuesday">How-Tuesday Projects</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/category/supplies">Supplies Category</a> </strong><strong>| <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/diy-made-simple/186">DIY Made Simple Gift Guide</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/etsy-finds-smells-like-teen-spirit-5642/#at"></a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Will we see you next week? Let us know in the comments below.</em></p>

2009-11-19T10:30:00-05:00daniellexo, julieinchargehttp://www.etsy.com/storque/events/come-craft-with-the-etsy-labs-esther-k-smith-rolling-ball-bo-6147/

<p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/authors/julieincharge/"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/Julie_author_finder.jpg" alt="" width="141" height="215" /></a></p> <p>Want to test out our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-rolling-balls-from-magic-books-paper-toys-6140/">latest How-Tuesday project</a> with us at the Etsy Labs? Come join us for a free workshop with artist and author <a href="http://www.purgatorypiepress.com/about.html" target="_blank">Esther K. Smith</a>&mdash; whether you're in Brooklyn or anywhere in the world. Stop by for our weekly Craft Night in our online, interactive classroom, the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php">Virtual Labs</a>, for a live demo via webcam at 5 p.m. ET, or in person at the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/section/etsyNews/article/all-about-etsy-faq-series-welcome-to-the-etsy-labs/936">Etsy Labs</a> in Brooklyn anytime between 4-8 p.m. ET at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=55+washington+st,+brooklyn+ny+11201&amp;oe=utf-8&amp;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;split=0&amp;gl=us&amp;ei=Fc2mSumRM9GlnQeAg-G7Bw&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=geocode_result&amp;ct=title&amp;resnum=1" target="_blank">55 Washington Street, Suite 512</a> in Brooklyn, New York. (Click <a href="http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedform.html?year=2009&amp;month=7&amp;day=13&amp;hour=21&amp;min=0&amp;sec=0&amp;p1=179" target="_blank">here</a> to see what time 5 p.m. ET is in your hometown.) Craft Night is a time to make things, sharpen your craft skills, and meet new friends.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">This week, on Monday, November 23,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.purgatorypiepress.com/about.html" target="_blank">Esther K. Smith</a> will show us how to make <span>rolling</span> <span>ball</span> <span>books</span> and ornaments. Is it a book or a toy? You decide!</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/3995298305_e612e6cd91.jpg" alt="" width="221" height="294" /></p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p><span class="il">Esther</span> K. Smith is <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PurgatoryPiePressINK">Purgatory Pie Press</a> designer and author of <em><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34730597">How to Make Books</a><a href="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=etsy-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0307353362%22%20width=%221"> </a></em>and<em> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34730492">Magic Books &amp; Paper Toys</a></em>. She handcrafts artist books and limited editions at Purgatory Pie Press in New York City, collaborating with typographer Dikko Faust and other artists and writers. Keep an eye out for her new book, <em>The Paper Bride</em>, in December 2009.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">Looking for more paper projects? Try these how-to's:</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-elegant-parchment-flowers-with-jeffrey-rudell-4207">Paper Flowers</a> </strong><strong>| <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-make-a-do-si-do-book-4019">Do-Si-Do Books</a> </strong><strong><br /></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Will we see you on Monday? Let us know in the comments below.</em></p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p>

2009-11-18T13:00:00-05:00missbatchhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/hooked-for-the-holidays-with-crochet-today-6174/

<p><em>Yes, it's getting to be that time of year. Time to make your lists and check them twice: what to make, what to give, what to wear...?&nbsp;So much cheer to spread, so little time.<img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/-2.jpg" alt="" /></em></p> <p><em>Not to worry, help has arrived! The lovely Brett Bara, editor-in-chief of </em><a href="http://www.crochettoday.com/" target="_blank">Crochet Today Magazine</a><em> and host of </em><a href="http://www.knitandcrochettoday.com/" target="_blank">Knit &amp; Crochet Today</a><em> on PBS joins us live in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php">Virtual Labs</a></em><em> to share&nbsp;her best holiday tips for "getting all those handmade gifts done on time, reducing stress, saving money, and supporting handmade." Cheers to that! Below, Brett gives a sneak peek at some of her favorite&nbsp;Etsy&nbsp;crocheted&nbsp;picks and patterns for the holidays.</em></p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34447324"> Play Food Crochet Pattern -- Turkey Dinner </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34447324"><img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/b/b65/7be/il_430xN.102282362.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="430" /> </a></p> <p>A turkey dinner for your holiday celebration that's easy on your waistline. By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://CraftyAnna.etsy.com">CraftyAnna</a>, $5.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34447324">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://CraftyAnna.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34381154"> Wooly crochet Christmas ball ornaments </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34381154"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/c/ccf/9d8/il_430xN.102712928.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="430" /> </a></p> <p>Yarny Christmas tree balls have a simple, nostalgic appeal. By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://KkCuriosities.etsy.com">KkCuriosities</a>, $28.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34381154">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://KkCuriosities.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34300174"> Crocheted Snowball with Santa Hat </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34300174"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/e/e93/58c/il_430xN.101786272.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="430" /> </a></p> <p>How could you resist this adorable crocheted snowball? By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://Westcoastjuju.etsy.com">Westcoastjuju</a>, $12.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34300174">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://Westcoastjuju.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33999961"> Crochet Holly Berry Christmas necklace </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33999961"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/1/1d4/4a1/il_430xN.100954016.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="430" /> </a></p> <p>Beautiful holly necklace by <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://meekssandygirl.etsy.com">meekssandygirl</a>, $25.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33999961">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://meekssandygirl.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34482359"> CUSTOM ORDER two Sweaters for Sailor and Bosco </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34482359"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/2/2a8/6e3/il_430xN.102401567.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="430" /> </a></p> <p>Santa outfit for your doggie! By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://nataliewyatt.etsy.com">nataliewyatt</a>, $72.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34482359">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://nataliewyatt.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5751486"> Dark Country Blue GOLDEN RETRIEVER Portrait Large TV Pillow </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5751486"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/2/225/e97/il_430xN.7269936.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="430" /></a><br /> A crochet portrait of a pet makes a great gift &mdash; this seller will make a custom portrait for you. By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://AnimalsInYarn.etsy.com">AnimalsInYarn</a>, $68.99.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5751486">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://AnimalsInYarn.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33836557"> Gingerbread Man...PDF pattern </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33836557"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/1/19a/bbe/il_430xN.100216073.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="430" /> </a></p> <p>Crochet some gingerbread man cookies for the holidays, with a pattern by <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://KTBdesigns.etsy.com">KTBdesigns</a>, $5.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33836557">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://KTBdesigns.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21730461"> Mornington Necklace (Sterling silver chain) </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21730461"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/0ea/709/il_430xN.74003807.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="430" /> </a></p> <p>This piece by <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://Muntedkowhai.etsy.com">Muntedkowhai</a> makes an elegant crochet necklace for a holiday soiree. $55.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21730461">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://Muntedkowhai.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p><a href="http://crochettoday.com/" target="_blank"><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/CT04_Cover.USA_.jpg" alt="" width="168" height="224" /></a></p> <div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><em>Stop by the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php">Virtual Labs</a> today, November 18, at 4 p.m. ET to get a first-hand look at projects from </em><em>Crochet Today Magazine, great&nbsp;holiday d&eacute;cor, gift ideas, and more.</em></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;">See the full calendar of Virtual Labs events on the <a href="http://community.etsy.com/" target="_self">Community Hub</a>.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"><em>For more cozy finds, check out &nbsp;the&nbsp;</em><em><a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/winter-accessories/218" target="_self">Winter Accessories</a>&nbsp;Gift Guide.</em></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><em>Looking for gifts to make? Find great project ideas <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/">here</a></em><em>.</em></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><br /></em></strong></div>

2009-11-17T14:14:00-05:00mtraub, PurgatoryPiePressINKhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-rolling-balls-from-magic-books-paper-toys-6140/

<p><em><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/authors/mtraub/"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/michelle.jpg" alt="" width="101" height="156" /></a> </em></p> <p><em>As a lover of both books and crafts, I have a very difficult time letting my coffee table volumes or </em>National Geographic<em> issues sit on the shelf for long before I'm ripping, cutting, folding, and gluing. Pages sticky with mod podge, my collection of paper transforms into a vault of materials and inspiration. Paper guru Esther K. Smith will be hosting Craft Night at the Etsy Labs next Monday, November 23. As a teaser, she shares her Rolling Balls project from </em>Magic Books &amp; Paper Toys<em> for this week's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/How-Tuesday/">How-Tuesday</a>. This would make a great project (with or without the kids!) as you get ready to decorate for the holidays.</em></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33635921"><em>Purchase </em>Magic Books &amp; Paper Toys</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33635921"><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/magic_books.jpg" alt="" /></a>Long before I ever thought of making books, I got a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexagon" target="_blank">hexaflexagon</a> in the mail from Dikko. Other men send flowers, jewelry, or chocolate, but he wooed me with paper. (It worked &mdash; we've been collaborating on art and our family for many years now.)</p> <p>He had read about them in Martin Gardiner's math column in <em>Scientific American</em> and made one for a grad-school course at the University of Wisconsin. The flexagon was cool. I made them for a while &mdash; sent one to my mathematician cousin (he was not impressed) &mdash; and then forgot about them. Years later, teaching a class at Cooper Union called Instant Artist's Books, I found that hexaflexagon again and decided to include flexagons in my class. Then I got a photocopy of a page from a Victorian children's book that showed magic wallet construction. Those two forms were so easy and interesting that I built a curriculum around them. I developed my Magic Books &amp; Paper Toys weekend workshop, which started at New York's Center for Book Arts. I've taught it at Long Island University, The San Francisco Center for the Book, and Penland School of Crafts.</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PurgatoryPiePressINK"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/395_Smit_9780307407108_art_r1_fpo.jpg" alt="" /></a>When I began teaching design for CUNY, I used flexagons with my CUNY undergrads for design and color-theory problem solving. Since their designs split and reverse, they make an interesting design challenge. They also keep me amused.</p> <p>I added flip books, strip animations, and spinners with wonderful results. One student rendered a paint can that sprays graffiti, another made a subway car with cut-out windows that show the stations changing.</p> <p>I've seen flip books of fingernails growing, T-shirts changing designs, and all kinds of winking, blinking spinners. I wish I could see the cool things YOU make!</p> <p>I've seen these made from holiday cards as ornaments, but they are also interesting books. And it's fun to roll them. You could even put a simple pop-up inside.</p> <p><strong>You Will Need<br /></strong>Heavy, foldable paper<br />Compass or round object (glass, bowl) to trace<br />Pencil<br />Scissors<br />Bone folder<br />Adhesive<br />Drawing and collage materials to embellish<br />Velco, magnets (optional)</p> <p><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/rolling_balls_1.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p><strong>1. </strong>Trace circles onto the paper using a compass, or trace a jar or small bowl. The heavier the paper, the fewer circles.</p> <p><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/trace.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p><strong>2. </strong>Cut the circles out with scissors or a knife.</p> <p><strong>3.</strong> Fold them in half and burnish.</p> <p><strong>4.</strong> Adhere the folded circles back to back, lining them up with care and burnishing until you have enough to create a full ball shape when you open up the ball.</p> <p><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/rolling_ball3.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p><strong>5.</strong> Place Velcro or magnets on the covers so that the ball can stay open.</p> <p><strong>6.</strong> Roll your book to be sure it works.</p> <p><strong>7.</strong> Embellish with drawing, rubber stamps, or collage.</p> <p><strong>Rolling Faces</strong>: You can put whatever appeals to you on the pages of your rolling book. Faces can be fun. One student thought faces of politicians would be nice rolling away. Cut them from magazines or newspapers and collage.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Thanks to Esther K. Smith and the good folks at Potter Craft for sharing this project with us. For more paper inspiration, check out </em><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33635921">Magic Books &amp; Paper Toys</a>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/How-Tuesday">More How-Tuesday Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/category/supplies">Supplies Category</a> </strong><strong>| <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/diy-made-simple/186">DIY Made Simple Gift Guide</a></strong></p>

2009-11-16T12:00:00-05:00TeenAngsterhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/etsy-finds-whats-your-flavor-6082/

<p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/authors/TeenAngster/"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/09/alison_square_small_etsyfinds2.jpg" alt="alison_square_small_etsyfinds2.jpg" width="78" height="128" /></a></p> <p>Becoming a gift-giving savant is a piece of cake. Simply utilize the power of the classic personality test and your own astute sense of observation to find just-so gifts for everyone on your holiday list. Q: Does your sister love slick fonts, showering and mojitos? A: <a href="http://bit.ly/3SgwIu">Mint body scrub</a> and a <a href="http://bit.ly/2CiRCB">typography necklace</a> are the answer!</p> <p>Today's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/etsy-finds/">Etsy Finds</a> present a broad spectrum of gift ideas for the many personalities and styles you know and love. Shop Etsy's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides">Holiday Gift Guides</a> for more character-specific gifts that evince your exacting observational skills.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/the-person-who-has-everything/236"><strong>Gifts for the Person Who Has Everything</strong></a></h2> <p style="text-align: center;"> <table style="text-align: center;" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;">&nbsp; <br /> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19825904"> Lulu - Peyote Beaded Bracelet </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19825904"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/e/e98/5b1/il_200x200.53219295.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://roiaobrien.etsy.com">roiaobrien</a>, $468.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19825904">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://roiaobrien.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td style="text-align: center;">&nbsp; <br /> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17676709">Recycled Cashmere // Assorted Colors<br /> </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17676709"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/7/7da/198/il_200x200.101552321.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://giantdwarf.etsy.com">giantdwarf</a>, $55.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17676709">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://giantdwarf.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14691898"><br />Large Bowl in Swag pattern</a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14691898"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/2/242/a2b/il_200x200.36250692.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://jillrosenwald.etsy.com">jillrosenwald</a>, $180.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14691898">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://jillrosenwald.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td>&nbsp; <br /> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20464590"> Wee Soft-Sculpture Snail </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20464590"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/4/453/83a/il_200x200.63271767.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://beetlegirldesign.etsy.com">beetlegirldesign</a>, $25.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20464590">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://beetlegirldesign.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp; <br /> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23499547"> Stacked LBJ Mugs </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23499547"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/f/f4e/b16/il_200x200.65531102.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://rothshank.etsy.com">rothshank</a>, $70.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23499547">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://rothshank.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33223839"> <br />Stripey Wool Crochet Blanket</a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33223839"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/7/7ca/ad0/il_200x200.98154912.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://rocketandbear.etsy.com">rocketandbear</a>, $320.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33223839">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://rocketandbear.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25809596"> <br /></a></strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25809596"><strong></strong></a><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34243441">Mountainous Moon Sculpture </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34243441"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/5/5fe/029/il_200x200.101595360.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://paulandkatestudio.etsy.com">paulandkatestudio</a>, $115.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34243441">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://paulandkatestudio.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td>&nbsp; <br /> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31053320"> Willie Pillow </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31053320"> <img style="border: 0;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com//il_200x200.90863475.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://sprucehome.etsy.com">sprucehome</a>, $85.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31053320">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://sprucehome.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/35Y5yX"><strong>Gifts for the Modernist</strong></a></h2> <p style="text-align: center;"> <table style="text-align: center;" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33427250"> Laser cut Bamboo Clock and Calendar </a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33427250"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/2/23b/b7a/il_200x200.98838349.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://decoylab.etsy.com">decoylab</a>, $68.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33427250">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://decoylab.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25934021"> Mini Modern Rock trio </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25934021"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/2/244/f90/il_200x200.73697734.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://metalicious.etsy.com">metalicious</a>, $135.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25934021">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://metalicious.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33084545"> M is for magazine. in white. </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33084545"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/9/91b/dac/il_200x200.97684189.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://paperdollwoodshop.etsy.com">paperdollwoodshop</a>, $38.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33084545">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://paperdollwoodshop.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34452112"> helvetica typography acrylic necklace </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34452112"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/4/4c3/f1e/il_200x200.101360104.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://plastique.etsy.com">plastique</a>, $20.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34452112">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://plastique.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/the-fashionista/241"><strong>Gifts for the Fashionista</strong></a></h2> <p style="text-align: center;"> <table style="text-align: center;" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34108825"> Asymmetrical Olive Knit Sweater </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34108825"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/d/dba/5d5/il_200x200.101143660.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://PeekoApparel.etsy.com">PeekoApparel</a>, $135.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34108825">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://PeekoApparel.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34362620"> Black Pleated Leather Spats </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34362620"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/022/a1b/il_200x200.101996510.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://jdotdesigns.etsy.com">jdotdesigns</a>, $54.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34362620">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://jdotdesigns.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28224533"><br />Rockwell ring part II </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28224533"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/3/367/1d7/il_200x200.81368567.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://thebeside.etsy.com">thebeside</a>, $240.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28224533">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://thebeside.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td>&nbsp; <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34399693"> Grey Shawl With Crocheted Lace </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34399693"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/077/4aa/il_200x200.102120458.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://afra.etsy.com">afra</a>, $42.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34399693">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://afra.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/1FO3T9"><strong>Gifts for the Francophile</strong></a></h2> <p style="text-align: center;"> <table style="text-align: center;" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29144309"> Masculin Feminin Exotique (print) </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29144309"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/a/a90/9f5/il_200x200.84451799.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://floodfish.etsy.com">floodfish</a>, $40.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29144309">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://floodfish.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31837719">This is not a Tie. Dadaist Necktie </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31837719"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/d/d6c/01a/il_200x200.93497035.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://toybreaker.etsy.com">toybreaker</a>, $30.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31837719">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://toybreaker.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp; <br /> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33882440"> Striped Fitted Jersey Dress</a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33882440"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/8/875/f03/il_200x200.100370736.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://VainandVapid.etsy.com">VainandVapid</a>, $92.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33882440">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://VainandVapid.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td>&nbsp; <br /> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34451652"> Eiffel Tower print Scarf </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34451652"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/d/dc9/203/il_200x200.102110060.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://PrettyRaccoon.etsy.com">PrettyRaccoon</a>, $21.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34451652">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://PrettyRaccoon.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/vintage-what-s-old-is-new/163"><strong>Gifts for the Old Soul</strong></a></h2> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34135559"> </a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <table style="text-align: center;" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32258907"> stencil pillow with wool and kapok </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32258907"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/c/c40/9bf/il_200x200.94910440.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://enhabiten.etsy.com">enhabiten</a>, $32.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32258907">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://enhabiten.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29444326"> Vintage Antique Lady Bracelet </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29444326"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/9/947/240/il_200x200.85461348.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>From <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://zipidydodah.etsy.com">zipidydodah</a>, $250.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29444326">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://zipidydodah.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33705570"> Miniature Cabinet of Curiosities </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33705570"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/5/557/236/il_200x200.99776045.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://MiniatureRhino.etsy.com">MiniatureRhino</a>, $28.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33705570">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://MiniatureRhino.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34146698"> Sawyers Viewmaster </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34146698"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/2/29f/2fe/il_200x200.101269029.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>From <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://HelloVictory.etsy.com">HelloVictory</a>, $17.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34146698">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://HelloVictory.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/the-home-chef/233">Gifts for the Gourmet</a><br /></strong></h2> <p style="text-align: center;"> <table style="text-align: center;" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34282438"> <br />Brown Turkey Fig with Raw Honey<br /> </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34282438"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/9/96f/374/il_200x200.101424561.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://lemonbird.etsy.com">lemonbird</a>, $8.50.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34282438">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://lemonbird.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td>&nbsp; <br /> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32892097"> Rustic Serving Trio- Flame Birch </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32892097"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/1/18a/679/il_200x200.101706632.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://firewoodfurniture.etsy.com">firewoodfurniture</a>, $69.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32892097">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://firewoodfurniture.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp; <br /> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34196399"> Vintage Cocktail Glass Set </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34196399"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/2/24e/805/il_200x200.101434944.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>From <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://ethanollie.etsy.com">ethanollie</a>, $35.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34196399">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://ethanollie.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td>&nbsp; <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29916661"> Jam of the Month Club Membership </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29916661"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/9/9ce/088/il_200x200.87049090.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://lemonbird.etsy.com">lemonbird</a>, $145.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29916661">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://lemonbird.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/natural-history/183">Gifts for the Nature Enthusiast</a></strong></h2> <p style="text-align: center;"> <table style="text-align: center;" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34580122">Baby Toes Hanging Terrarium </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34580122"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/8/8a8/9bf/il_200x200.99410951.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://monkeysalwayslook.etsy.com">monkeysalwayslook</a>, $34.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34580122">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://monkeysalwayslook.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31429972"> Butterfly Specimen Vial Necklace </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31429972"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/a/a1b/671/il_200x200.92129681.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://ladylavona.etsy.com">ladylavona</a>, $45.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31429972">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://ladylavona.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp; <br /> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33291366"> Victorian silver fossil studs </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33291366"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/d/dce/af9/il_200x200.100562668.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://MiniCyn.etsy.com">MiniCyn</a>, $41.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33291366">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://MiniCyn.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td>&nbsp; <br /> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27242457"> THORN - jewelry display - matte plum </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27242457"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/e/e16/971/il_200x200.78070700.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://saraschalliol.etsy.com">saraschalliol</a>, $46.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27242457">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://saraschalliol.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp; <br /> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22514308"> Oriole Bird Feeder<br /> </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22514308"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/a/a94/16c/il_200x200.64005106.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://baconsquarefarm.etsy.com">baconsquarefarm</a>, $35.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22514308">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://baconsquarefarm.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td>&nbsp; <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31352119"> Porcelain Claws and Dome </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31352119"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/a/a7e/7b6/il_200x200.91868184.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://kgrandey.etsy.com">kgrandey</a>, $75.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31352119">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://kgrandey.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/the-do-it-yourselfer/244"><strong>Gifts for the Do-It-Yourselfer<br /></strong></a></h2> <p style="text-align: center;"> <table style="text-align: center;" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td>&nbsp; <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34055381"> The Gentleman Crafty Apron </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34055381"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/1/1b2/a15/il_200x200.100961357.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://PollyDanger.etsy.com">PollyDanger</a>, $35.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34055381">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://PollyDanger.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td>&nbsp; <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29579546"> Tomato Felt Pincushion </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29579546"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/7/765/6da/il_200x200.92837813.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://Autumn2May.etsy.com">Autumn2May</a>, $24.95.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29579546">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://Autumn2May.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp; <br /> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33408754"> Alpha I Contemporary Needlepoint Kit </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33408754"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/b/b02/253/il_200x200.101449903.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://felicityhall.etsy.com">felicityhall</a>, $98.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33408754">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://felicityhall.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td>&nbsp;<br /> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33687574"> large w.i.p. bucket </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33687574"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/078/4e4/il_200x200.99714577.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://designsmayamade.etsy.com">designsmayamade</a>, $38.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33687574">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://designsmayamade.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/the-tech-lover/237">Gifts for the Tech Obsessed</a><br /></strong></h2> <p style="text-align: center;"> <table style="text-align: center;" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td>&nbsp; <br /> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29126699"> I Can't Force Quit You </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29126699"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/2/213/1c9/il_200x200.85617505.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://Joannarchy.etsy.com">Joannarchy</a>, $1.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29126699">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://Joannarchy.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td>&nbsp; <br /> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34403379"> Computer Hard Drive Clock </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34403379"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/4/44f/5db/il_200x200.102132811.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://pixelthis.etsy.com">pixelthis</a>, $33.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34403379">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://pixelthis.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp; <br /> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33823257"> iPod / iPhone / iTouch Case </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33823257"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/c/cf4/50e/il_200x200.100170737.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://SydneyAngel.etsy.com">SydneyAngel</a>, $25.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33823257">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://SydneyAngel.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td>&nbsp; <br /> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25432493"> Computer Key Jewelry - Home Key<br /> </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25432493"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/089/d9c/il_200x200.72022281.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://creativedexterity.etsy.com">creativedexterity</a>, $74.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25432493">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://creativedexterity.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">Looking for more <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/etsy-finds/">Etsy Finds</a>? Try these links:</p> <p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><a style="color: #0192b5" href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides">Gift Guides</a> | <a style="color: #0192b5" href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/guest-curator/">Guest Curators</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/title/trends/">Trends</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Gift%20Ideas">Gift Ideas</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Need a daily fix of <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/title/etsy-finds/">Etsy Finds</a>? Sign up for the <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://mailinglist.etsy.com/">Etsy Finds e-mail</a>! Conveniently delivered to <strong>your</strong> inbox!</em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://mailinglist.etsy.com/"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2008/10/icon_EtsyEmails2.jpg" alt="" /></a></p>

2009-11-12T17:00:00-05:00bagsforthepeople, EtsyLabs, julieincharge, katherineabellhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/events/come-craft-with-bags-for-the-people-katherine-bell-at-etsy-l-6057/

<p><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/authors/julieincharge/"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/Julie_author_finder.jpg" alt="" width="112" height="170" /></a></strong>Why stay in and sew all by your lonesome? Come join us for a bag-making workshop with <a href="http://bagsforthepeople.org/" target="_blank">Bags for the People</a> and <a href="http://quiltingforpeace.com/about-katherine/" target="_blank">Katherine Bell</a> &mdash; whether you're in Brooklyn or anywhere in the world. Stop by for our weekly Craft Night in our online multi-user chat room, the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php">Virtual Labs</a>, for a live online demo at 5 p.m. ET, or in person at the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/section/etsyNews/article/all-about-etsy-faq-series-welcome-to-the-etsy-labs/936">Etsy Labs</a> in Brooklyn anytime between 4-8 p.m. at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=55+washington+st,+brooklyn+ny+11201&amp;oe=utf-8&amp;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;split=0&amp;gl=us&amp;ei=Fc2mSumRM9GlnQeAg-G7Bw&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=geocode_result&amp;ct=title&amp;resnum=1">55 Washington Street, Suite 512</a> in Brooklyn, New York. (Click <a href="http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedform.html?year=2009&amp;month=7&amp;day=13&amp;hour=21&amp;min=0&amp;sec=0&amp;p1=179" target="_blank">here</a> to see what time 5 p.m. ET is in your hometown.) Craft Night is a time to make things, sharpen your craft skills, and meet new friends.<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/etsylabs/3947280291/"><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/DSCN4260.JPG" alt="" width="329" height="248" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: left;">This week, on Monday, November 16, we will be making bags with <a href="http://bagsforthepeople.org/" target="_blank">Bags for the People</a> and Katherine Bell, author of <a href="http://quiltingforpeace.com/about/" target="_blank"><em>Quilting for Peace</em></a>. (Check out a bag-making how-to project from her book <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/craftivism/quilting-for-peace-stitch-your-own-shopping-bag-5948/">here</a>.)&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Bags for the People is a non-profit organization that provides the public with a sustainable alternative to plastic bags. They use all repurposed materials and give bags out for free. Bags for the People also perform community building workshops and events (like this one!) to convince people to make the switch from plastic to reusable and inspire the public to take an active and creative role in life. Learn all about Bags for the People and what they do <a href="http://www.bagsforthepeople.org/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">We'll have all the materials you'll need to sew a bag of your own here at the Etsy Labs, including beautiful surplus fabrics donated by <a href="http://www.serenaandlily.com/" target="_blank">Serena and Lily</a>! If you have any other fabrics or old clothing that you would like to turn into bags, please bring them along.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/etsylabs/3947280881/in/set-72157622439578862/" target="_blank"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/DSCN4254.JPG" alt="" width="245" height="323" /></a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: left;">If you are attending Craft Night <a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php">virtually</a> this week and would like to stitch up some bags along with us, you'll need to gather the following supplies:</p> <ul> <li> Fabric (an old T-shirt would do the trick) </li> <li>Sewing machine, or a sewing needle </li> <li>Thread</li> <li>Scissors</li> <li>Pins</li> <li>Iron </li> <li>Download <a href="http://www.bagsforthepeople.org/files/how_to.pdf" target="_blank">Bags for the People's instructions</a></li> </ul> <p><strong></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Upcoming Events at the Etsy Labs:</strong><br />11/23: Rolling Ball Book Ornaments with <a href="http://www.purgatorypiepress.com/" target="_blank">Esther K. Smith</a><a href="http://bagsforthepeople.org/" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://bagsforthepeople.org/" target="_blank"></a><br />11/30: Open Craft Night <br />12/7: Needle-Felted Ornaments with Nguyen of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/knitknit">KnitKnit</a><br />12/13: Plush Toys with Wendy of <a href="http://scarystories.com/" target="_blank">Scary Stories</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">Looking for more bag-making projects? Try these how-to's:</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-favor-bags-with-brooklyn-bride-3422/">Quilting for Peace: Stitch Your Own Shopping Bag</a></strong><strong> </strong><strong>| </strong><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-lunch-bag-from-bend-the-rules-with-fabric-4985/">Lunch Bag</a> </strong><strong>| <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/making-eco-friendly-bags-with-burda-style-1469/">Eco-Friendly Bags</a> </strong><strong><br /></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Will we see you on Monday? Let us know in the comments below!</em></p>

2009-11-11T15:00:00-05:00blivesayhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/guest-curator-altered-couture-6018/

<p><a href="http://alteredcouture.com/" target="_blank"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/BethHeartsEtsy_11.jpg" alt="BethHeartsEtsy_11.jpg" /></a></p> <p><em>Beth Livesay&rsquo;s main thrill in life is to shop. Luckily for her, managing </em><a href="http://www.stampington.com/html/altered_couture.html" target="_blank">Altered Couture</a><em> magazine entails a lot of browsing on Etsy, where she sources the most stylish upcycled clothing and accessories. Not only do these items leave her inspired, but she also enjoys sharing her finds with readers around the world, so that other people can shop, create, and be happy too. </em></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.stampington.com/html/altered_couture.html" target="_blank"><em>Altered Couture</em></a> prides itself on remaining at the cutting edge of artistic fashion. Nothing exudes personal style more than taking something mainstream and altering it to become a one-of-a-kind item, or accessorizing with a unique piece to make a fashionably green statement. The following pieces caught my eye for their execution and wearability. It&rsquo;s hard to believe these items were once something else. They definitely make you look and think twice.<em><br /></em></p> <p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13500460">Superlarge Red Pull Tab Tote </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13500460"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/3/3a9/913/il_430xN.32392278.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="430" /> </a></p> <p>Green never looked so gorgeous! Red is not only in fashion right now, but the sparkle from <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://PopTopLady.etsy.com">PopTopLady</a>&rsquo;s pull tab tote (1500 tabs, to be exact) makes this festive enough for the holidays. $80.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13500460">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://PopTopLady.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29890130"> The Opulent Satin Dress </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29890130"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/b/b46/e1b/il_430xN.86960337.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="430" /> </a></p> <p>I love dresses, particularly those with volume and a corset bodice. <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://gaudycouture.etsy.com">gaudycouture</a> is anything but overdone. Their frocks offer playfulness &agrave; la <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betsey_Johnson" target="_blank">Betsey Johnson</a>, with upcycled and sourced vintage silks. Accessorize with the perfect necklace and you have party perfection. $200.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29890130">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://gaudycouture.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33403227"> It's Only Rock and Roll But I Like It.... </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33403227"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/d/d60/416/il_430xN.98759225.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="430" /> </a></p> <p>As I said, I love dresses, and this piece by <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://clairelafaye.etsy.com">clairelafaye</a> is glamorously bedecked. Draped with vintage lace and tulle, it's contemporary and girly with an added edge. This is the ideal New Year&rsquo;s Eve dress. And did you see the back? $1025.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33403227">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://clairelafaye.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32301101"> Drop shoulder, over-sized sweatshirt fleece hoodie with crochet details</a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32301101"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/069/f9b/il_430xN.95053017.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="430" /> </a></p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://kaylim.etsy.com">kaylim</a> is a rising star in the altered fashion world. I love pieces that are cozy, a tad slouchy and loaded with detail. This sweater is perfect for layering and will definitely garner attention and adoration from fall to winter. $92.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32301101">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://kaylim.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31302764"> The Tell Me Truly Dress / Skirt </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31302764"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/c/cf1/8be/il_430xN.91706598.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="430" /> </a></p> <p>Maybe it&rsquo;s the romantic picture, maybe it&rsquo;s the name, or maybe it&rsquo;s because I&rsquo;ve been a fan of <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://ArmoursansAnguish.etsy.com">ArmoursansAnguish</a> for over a year now, but the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31302764">Tell Me Truly Dress</a> evokes tiers of joy. This ethereal garment is 100% recycled, reclaimed, and cannot be duplicated exactly: words fashionistas love to hear. The best part? It can be worn as a dress or a skirt, which provides more options for the wearer, and is truly altered couture. $88.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31302764">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://ArmoursansAnguish.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33198301"> Tulip Dress </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33198301"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/4/455/1d7/il_430xN.98068934.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="430" /> </a></p> <p>If I had a million dollars I would blow a huge wad of it in <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://sarahseven.etsy.com">sarahseven</a>'s shop. It&rsquo;s hard to play favorites when it comes to her line, but the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33198301">Tulip Dress</a> is straight from heaven. I especially love that Sarah uses recycled bustiers to make her confections. The color, the details, the possibilities: this lovely is couture craftsmanship at its finest. $475.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33198301">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://sarahseven.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33052412"> Blooming Lemon meringue (( fabric bib necklace )) </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33052412"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/4/481/49f/il_430xN.97575703.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="430" /> </a></p> <p>One of my favorite shopping addictions is <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://florabond.etsy.com">florabond</a>. I love statement jewelry &mdash; and more so when it&rsquo;s repurposed with added bling. Upcycled petticoat netting, fabrics from the 1950s, and the yummy color make this sunny stunner unforgettable. This necklace brightens my day every time I see it.</p> <p>Another reason that I love shopping from Flora is that you get to choose your rhinestones and placement. I get compliments every time I wear her jewelry. $79.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33052412">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://florabond.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31488522"> Crazyquilt Travelling Coat - Rainbow stripedelic - Upcycled-Recycled-Elf Couture </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31488522"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/0bd/74a/il_430xN.92324461.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="430" /> </a></p> <p>The embodiment of altered couture is <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://katwise.etsy.com">katwise</a>&rsquo;s recycled sweaters. The colors and concept are so amazing; I&rsquo;ve never seen anything else like it. $188.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31488522">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://katwise.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33295895"> Cherry Blossom Felted Booties</a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33295895"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/053/920/il_430xN.98399904.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="430" /> </a></p> <p>Shoes can be altered too! <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://Crafttastrophe.etsy.com">Crafttastrophe</a> has the funkiest shoe shop on Etsy, offering all varieties of altered shoes, from stamped wedges to painted pumps. $80.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33295895">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://Crafttastrophe.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30320635"> Peplum Evening Top </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30320635"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/0c0/1cc/il_430xN.88406597.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="430" /> </a></p> <p>This top takes my breath away every time I see it. It&rsquo;s the perfect winter look, complete with shine, silk, tulle, and a necklace clasp for a closure. The contrast between the different textures is what makes this piece extra luxe. Plus, it&rsquo;s made from a 1920s flapper dress &mdash; my favorite fashion era. By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://brightpirate.etsy.com">brightpirate</a>, $155.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30320635">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://brightpirate.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28100449"> Nerdy Birdie In Blue Poly Blend Blazer Bag </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28100449"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/b/b49/010/il_430xN.80954156.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="430" /> </a></p> <p>There are a lot of bags out there right now, but this plaid print is on point. This is the perfect fall accessory, especially when paired with <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://PineBlossoms.etsy.com">PineBlossoms</a>' leafy skinny scarf and your favorite pair of boots. $62.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28100449">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://PineBlossoms.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32562880"> ANGEL FOOD CUFF CAKE PAIR BY BOUDOIR QUEEN </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32562880"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/2/2f6/24d/il_430xN.98314668.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="430" /> </a></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/boudoirqueen">BoudoirQueen</a>&rsquo;s cuff cakes are pure genius &mdash; I want to eat them up! All BQ accessories are made from vintage dresses and embellishments. Imagine these peeking out from beneath a blazer, or wear with your favorite dress for a night out. $126.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32562880">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://BoudoirQueen.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> <p><em><br />If you love innovative clothing and repurposed fashion, be sure to check out </em><a href="http://www.stampington.com/html/altered_couture.html" target="_blank">Altered Couture</a><em>. To glance at upcoming and past issues, submit, or learn where to purchase a copy, visit <a href="http://www.stampington.com/" target="_blank">Stampington &amp; Company</a>. For more on </em><em>Altered Couture, <a href="http://twitter.com/stampington" target="_blank">follow Stampington &amp; Company on Twitter</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Laguna-Hills-CA/Stampington-Company/52217293056" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.</em></p> <div style="text-align: center;"><em>Looking for past <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/Guest%20Curator">Guest Curators</a>? Check out our archive!&nbsp; </em><br /></div>

2009-11-10T14:30:00-05:00mtraubhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-miniature-stocking-ornament-from-sweater-renewal-6020/

<p><em><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/authors/mtraub/"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/michelle.jpg" alt="" width="101" height="156" /></a> </em></p> <p><em>As the season of bulky fibers descends upon us, I inevitably must clean out my sweater drawer for new finds. Pulling out fistfuls of thick wool, I mourn moth holes, shrunken sleeves, oil stains. The colorful knits, even flawed, nevertheless feel enduring, and thus when I came across Sharon Franco Rothschild's </em><em><a href="http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780307396297?aff=etsy" target="_blank">Sweater Renewal</a>, I was already inspired. For this week's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/How-Tuesday/">How-Tuesday</a>, Sharon shares her wool felting technique, along with a template to make a cozy upcycled Christmas ornament. You could even enlarge the template to make a full-size Christmas stocking.</em></p> <p><em>Purchase Sweater Renewal</em><em> from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307396290?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=etsy-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0307396290" target="_blank">Amazon</a> or an <a href="http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780307396297?aff=etsy" target="_blank">independent bookseller</a></em></p> <p><a href="http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780307396297?aff=etsy" target="_blank"><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/sweater_renewal.jpg" alt="" /></a>I am, always will be, a self-confessed sweater junkie. Whether I am designing, knitting, buying, felting, cutting, or wearing sweaters, I can never get enough of them. Sweaters provide comfort, warmth, and a certain sense of style.</p> <p>We all have our favorites &mdash; some that make us feel fabulously stylish, some that make us feel incredibly comfortable, and those that offer a coziness and warmth that no other piece of clothing can compete with. As we collect and add sweaters to our wardrobes year after year, memories also attach themselves to each piece.<a href="http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780307396297?aff=etsy" target="_blank"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/Sharon_Franco_Rothschild.JPG" alt="" /></a></p> <p>I will forever remember one of my all-time favorite sweaters, and its quick demise. I was sixteen years old, and the sweater (I can remember it like it was yesterday) was a pink mohair cardigan, the exact color of cotton candy. When I wore this sweater, I felt transformed. I felt grown up, stylish, even beautiful. But one of my father's first attempts to do the laundry for our family ended in disaster for this cherished piece of clothing. After some washing-machine agitation (in hot water, no less), my beautiful sweater shrank down to one-third its original size and was suddenly and completely unwearable. But my love affair with this sweater was not yet over. I kept it in my top dresser drawer, and every time I opened that drawer, I would look at my pink sweater and remember instantly how good it had made me feel. It was years before I could actually part with it. How I wish now that I had made something else out of it, something that I could have continued to use in my daily life, to remind me of my dad and the wonderful feeling that sweater had given me.</p> <p>Fortunately, I have discovered that damaged sweaters, old sweaters, out-of-style sweaters, and sweaters that once belonged to a loved one can have a second life. So clean out your closets, start your washing machines, sharpen your scissors, and get ready to redesign, recycle, and renew your wool sweaters.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Miniature Stocking Ornament</h2> <p>It's never too soon to start thinking about the holidays. These tree ornaments are just waiting to be stuffed with tiny treasures and placed on your tree or above your fireplace. The stocking is made from a brightly colored mohair sweater.</p> <p><strong>Finished Measurements<br /></strong>3" (7.5cm) x 5 1/2" (14cm)</p> <p><strong>Materials<br /></strong>Yellow-green sweater made of mostly feltable fibers, at least 8 3/4" x 16 1/2" (22cm x 42cm)<br />Stocking template (<a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/stocking_template.pdf" target="_blank">download here</a>) and tracing paper<br />Sewing needle and yellow thread<br />1 skein each Rowan Classic Cashsoft 4-ply yarn, 57% extra fine merino, 33% microfibre, 10% cashmere, 1.75 oz (50g), 197 yd (180m), in light brown and dark green, plus fuchsia for crochet flower (optional)<br />Crocheted fuschia five-petal flower (optional)<br />Four 10mm nugget beads, 3 amber, and 1 translucent white (2 amber beads and the white one are optional)<br />Small box of straight pins<br />DMC embroidery needle #5<br />Beadalon big eye beading needle 2 1/4" (5.5cm)<br />Tapestry needle<br />Size G-6 (4mm) crochet hook (optional)</p> <p><strong>Techniques</strong><br />Washing and felting<br />Embroidery: Blanket stitch, running stitch<br />Crochet (optional): Silp stitch, chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Felt the Sweater</h2> <p>There are three methods for felting sweaters: in your washing machine, by hand in your sink or tub, or at your local dry cleaner. The washing-machine method is the easiest and fastest way to felt, especially if you are washing a whole sweater or blanket. If you are doing a small piece, such as a sock, hat, or a cut piece of a sweater, you may find the hand-washing method easier. If you do not want to deal with the actual washing and felting yourself, your local dry cleaner is a good alternative.</p> <p><strong>Washing-Machine Felting</strong><br /><strong>1. </strong>There are two types of washing machines &mdash; top loaders and front loaders. Top loaders open at the top of the machine, and you put your clothes in a basket-like container that has a cylinder in the middle. Top loaders work best for sweater felting for two reasons. The first is that you can open the top at any time during the wash cycle and check your felting. The second is that the cylinder in the middle provides a lot of agitation, so your sweater will felt very quickly, often in one cycle.</p> <p>Front loaders have a door that opens in the front of the machine, and they provide a much larger, more open space than a top loader. Once the wash cycle begins, the door automatically locks and cannot be opened until the cycle is finished. Because there is no spin basket in the front loader, there is less agitation. So with front loaders, I suggest that you begin any felting project using a very short cycle (hand-wash is best) and know that you may need to go through a few cycles before your sweater will felt the way you want it to.</p> <p><strong>How to Felt Using the Washing Machine<br /></strong></p> <ul> <li>Place your item in a pillowcase. This will protect your piece and provide more friction (which is a good thing).</li> <li>Select a very short cycle to begin. The hand-wash cycle is always a safe bet.</li> <li>Set the water temperature to <em>Warm</em>.</li> <li>Add about 1/4 cup (60ml) of Ivory liquid soap, or any dishwashing liquid with a low pH balance.</li> <li>Select the shortest spin cycle and the gentlest wash cycle. Spinning the item for too long can distort the shape of the piece, but it needs to spin a little so all the water comes out.</li> <li>Place the pillowcase with your item inside in the washing machine. Start your washing machine. Do not felt more than one piece at a time. After each cycle, take your piece out of the pillowcase and check to see if you need to wash it again.</li> <li>When you have achieved the desired results, put your item in the dryer (still in the pillowcase). Run the dryer on a very low- or no-heat setting until the item is dry.</li> </ul> <h2>Make the Stocking</h2> <p><strong>2. </strong>Trace and cut out the Stocking template (<a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/stocking_template.pdf" target="_blank">download here</a>), enlarged at 200%. Pin the template onto the felted sweater and cut it out.</p> <p><strong>3.</strong> Pin right sides together. Machine-stitch around the sides of the stocking, using a 1/2" (13mm) seam allowance. Leave the top edge of the stocking open. Turn the stocking right-side out.</p> <p><strong>4.</strong> Turn under 1" (2.5cm) at the top of the stocking. Using light-brown yarn, the tapestry needle, and running stitch, stitch around the stocking to secure the top hem.</p> <p><strong>5.</strong> Blanket stitch around the machine-stitched edges of the stocking, using light-brown yarn and the tapestry needle.</p> <h2>Appliqu&eacute; &amp; Embroider</h2> <p><strong>6. </strong>If desired, you may crochet a five-petal fuchsia flower.</p> <p style="padding-left: 30px;">Chain 4, leaving a tail 3" to 4" (7.5 - 10cm) long. Join with a slip stitch to form the loop. (Chain 3, single crochet 1 into the loop) 4 times. Chain 3. Using a slip stitch, join to the base of the first chain 3. You now have five petals. Fasten off, leaving a tail 3" to 4" (7.5 - 10cm) long.</p> <p>Pin the crocheted flower in place on the front of the stocking. WIth the beading needle, sew an amber nugget bead in the center of the flower, simultaneously sewing the flower to the stocking front. Be careful not to sew the front of the stocking to the back while doing this. If you do not wish to use the crocheted flower, simply sew the amber bead to the front of the stocking at the same point where it would be if the flower were there.</p> <h2>Crochet Loop (Optional)</h2> <p><strong>7. </strong>This loop will attach to the bead center of the flower, closing the stocking. Using dark-green yarn, join the yarn to the top center back of the stocking with a slip stitch. Chain 32, slip stitch into the 22nd chain to form the loop, work a single crochet in each chain from that point back to the edge of the stocking. Tie off the yarn and weave the end under the hem of the stocking.</p> <h2>Crochet Strap (Optional)</h2> <p><strong>8. </strong>Using two strands of light-brown yarn held together, leave a 3 1/2" to 4" (9-10cm) tail and tie an overhand knot with the two strands used as one. Attach yarn to the upper left corner of stocking (on the heel side). Crochet a 7" (18cm) chain. Chain 10 beyond the 7" (18cm) point. Form these 10 chains into a loop and slip stitch to the end of the 7" (18cm) chained strap. Sew an amber nugget bead onto the upper right corner of the stocking (on the toe side). The chained strap will come over the stocking and attach to this bead by the loop. At the end of the strand of yarn you left as a tail at the beginning of the strap, tie an amber bead. Tie the white translucent bead at the end of the other yarn tail.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Thanks to Sharon Franco Rothschild and the good folks at Potter Craft for sharing this project with us. For more upcycling inspiration, check out </em><a href="http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780307396297?aff=etsy" target="_blank">Sweater Renewal</a>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/How-Tuesday">More How-Tuesday Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/category/supplies">Supplies Category</a> </strong><strong>| <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/diy-made-simple/186">DIY Made Simple Gift Guide</a></strong></p>

2009-11-05T10:30:00-05:00AMHdesign, EtsyLabs, julieinchargehttp://www.etsy.com/storque/events/come-craft-with-the-etsy-labs-amh-design-needlepoint-gift-ta-5940/

<p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/authors/julieincharge/"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/Julie_author_finder.jpg" alt="" width="88" height="135" /></a>Why stay in and craft all by your lonesome? Come join us for a free needlepoint workshop &mdash; whether you're in Brooklyn or anywhere in the world. Stop by for our weekly Craft Night in our online, interactive classroom, the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php">Virtual Labs</a>, for a live demo via webcam at 5 p.m. ET, or in person at the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/section/etsyNews/article/all-about-etsy-faq-series-welcome-to-the-etsy-labs/936">Etsy Labs</a> in Brooklyn anytime between 4-8 p.m. ET at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=55+washington+st,+brooklyn+ny+11201&amp;oe=utf-8&amp;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;split=0&amp;gl=us&amp;ei=Fc2mSumRM9GlnQeAg-G7Bw&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=geocode_result&amp;ct=title&amp;resnum=1" target="_blank">55 Washington Street, Suite 512</a> in Brooklyn, New York. (Click <a href="http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedform.html?year=2009&amp;month=7&amp;day=13&amp;hour=21&amp;min=0&amp;sec=0&amp;p1=179" target="_blank">here</a> to see what time 5 p.m. ET is in your hometown.) Craft Night is a time to make things, sharpen your craft skills, and make new friends.</p> <p><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/gift-tag4-web.jpg" alt="" width="300" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>This week, on Monday, November 9, we will<em> </em>be making needlepoint gift tags with artist Amy Holbrook of <a href="http://www.amhdesignonline.com/" target="_blank">AMH Design</a>. (She is also our neighbor here on Washington Street.) Make your own needlepoint gift tags for the upcoming holiday season. This project is an easy and fun way to learn the basics of needlepoint while making some cute gift tags. Needlepoint adds a personal touch to your gift without a lot of effort!</p> <p><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/etsy-photo-web.jpg" alt="" width="239" height="139" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Amy Holbrook, the founder of <a href="http://www.amhdesignonline.com/" target="_blank">AMH Design</a>, is bringing needlepoint into the 21st century with her collection of contemporary needlepoint kits. Easy, stylish, portable and all-inclusive, AMH Design needlepoint kits are perfect for beginner and veteran stitchers alike.</p> <p>If you are attending Craft Night <a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php">virtually</a> this week and would like to stitch needlepoint gift tags along with us, you'll need to gather the following supplies:</p> <ul> <li>Perforated paper sheet</li> <li>Perle cotton floss size 5 (embroidery floss is okay)</li> <li>Tapestry needle &mdash; size 24</li> <li>Needle threader</li> <li>Scissors</li> <li>Colored cardstock paper</li> <li>X-acto blade</li> <li>Paper glue</li> <li>Hole punch</li> <li><a href="http://www.amhdesignonline.com/project_download.htm">Download the instructions</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Upcoming Events at the Etsy Labs:</strong></p> <p><strong>Saturday, November 7: Sock Monkey Workshop at the Etsy Labs</strong></p> <p><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/sock_monkey_workshop.jpeg" alt="" width="221" height="295" /><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Join us this weekend for an afternoon of creating original sock monkeys for Fresh Art's Sock Monkey Program. <br /></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.freshartnyc.org/" target="_blank">Fresh Art</a> is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing expanded artistic, personal development, and entrepreneurial opportunities to New York City artists with special needs. The sock monkeys we create this afternoon will be sold to raise funds to support Fresh Art's programs. All skill levels are welcome, though basic hand sewing skills are helpful.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><em><br />When</em>: Saturday, November 7, 2009; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.<br /></span></span><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><em>Where:</em> <a href="http://app.bronto.com/public/?q=ulink&amp;fn=Link&amp;ssid=12675&amp;id=50386kj04xozck46xmpv6ien2it0m&amp;id2=0cuexd6htodh308q9cxyi37c8duor&amp;subscriber_id=bsmruygpyooyqbnsklseudzbjqdvbop&amp;delivery_id=aypbjutnnhbxakqudxkrfimlyzntbeb">Etsy Labs</a> at 55 Washington Street, Suite 512, Brooklyn, NY<strong> </strong></span></span><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /><br />Please RSVP </span></span><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">for this free workshop </span></span><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">at <a href="mailto:rsvp@etsy.com" target="_blank">rsvp@etsy.com</a> or on the <a href="http://www.meetup.com/etsylabs/calendar/11510409/" target="_blank">Etsy Labs Meetup page</a>.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 9pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Additonal Upcoming Events </strong><br />11/16: Bag-making workshop with <a href="http://bagsforthepeople.org/" target="_blank">Bags for the People</a><br />11/23: Rolling Ball Book Ornaments with <a href="http://www.purgatorypiepress.com/" target="_blank">Esther K. Smith</a><br />11/30: Open Craft Night<br />12/7: Needle-felted Ornaments with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/knitknit">KnitKnit</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/etsylabs/4029767246/"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/4029767246_6a1e4d65ba.jpg" alt="" width="464" height="309" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Looking for more holiday craft projects? Try these how-to's:</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-felt-garlands-with-littleloveblue-3083/"><strong>Felt Garlands</strong></a><strong> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-snowflake-gift-wrap-with-the-newnew-team-2964/">Snowflake Gift Wrap</a> </strong><strong>| <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesdays-holiday-table-decor-with-kristen-couse-aka-cake-2926/">Holiday Table Decor</a></strong><strong><br /></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Will we see you on Monday? Let us know in the comments below.</em></p>

2009-11-04T14:00:00-05:00missbatchhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/diy-wedding-crafts-contest-winner-and-finalists-5949/

<p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/authors/missbatch/"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/Christina_Summer.jpg" alt="Christina_Summer.jpg" /></a></p> <p>Thanks to all who entered and voted in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/diy-wedding-crafts-contest-with-martha-stewart-weddings-4158/">DIY Wedding Crafts Contest with Etsy and Martha Stewart Weddings</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>After carefully reviewing more than 3200 beautiful entries, a panel of judges from both Etsy Admin and the editors of Martha Stewart Weddings completed a secret ballot judging to select one winner and an additional 19 finalists.&nbsp;The winner and finalists <a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/etsy-contest-winners" target="_blank">are featured in an exclusive slideshow</a> on <a href="http://MarthaStewartWeddings.com" target="_blank">Martha Stewart Weddings</a>.</p> <p>Congratulations to The DIY Wedding Crafts Contest winner, Ashley Anna Brown from&nbsp;<a href="http://fernanimals.etsy.com">fernanimals.etsy.com</a> with her patchwork bird toppers, as seen above.</p> <p>However, choosing a winner was no easy feat! Here are but a few of the talented finalists.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lollipopworkshop"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/ori00100546.jpg" alt="ori00100546.jpg" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Better Together Wedding Topper by <a href="http://lollipopworkshop.etsy.com">lollipopworkshop.etsy.com</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/nestings" target="_self"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/ori00100439.jpg" alt="ori00100439.jpg" width="446" height="446" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Handmade Felt Bouquet by&nbsp;<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7655042">nestings.etsy.com</a>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sweetscarlett"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/ori00099470.jpg" alt="ori00099470.jpg" width="500" height="383" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Wedding Sixpence Book by <a href="http://sweetscarlett.etsy.com">sweetscarlett.etsy.com</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HeartFelted"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/ori00096025.jpg" alt="ori00096025.jpg" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Bird House Boutonniere by <a href="http://HeartFelted.etsy.com">HeartFelted.etsy.com</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>To see entries from the rest of the finalists, check out the <a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/etsy-contest-winners" target="_blank">DIY Wedding Crafts Contest slideshow</a> on <a href="http://MarthaStewartWeddings.com" target="_blank">Martha Stewart Weddings</a>. Thanks again to all who participated!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Looking for more Handmade Weddings posts? Check out our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/handmade-weddings">archive</a>!</em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/wedding-invites-and-favors/170">Wedding Invites and Favors Guide</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/category/weddings">Weddings Category</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/wedding-attire/168">Wedding Attire Guide</a></strong></p>

2009-11-03T16:07:00-05:00loveforever, mtraubhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-rose-petal-tee-from-applique-your-way-5925/

<p><em><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/authors/mtraub/"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/michelle.jpg" alt="" width="101" height="156" /></a> </em> <em>Picking through the scrap bins at fabric stores is my cherished scavenging adventure for texture and pattern. In every nook of my craft storage, strips of vibrant textiles bloom forth. When I find projects made for these sweet trims, I'm not only reinventing a T-shirt or a tote bag, I'm also creating something completely new out of my neglected bouquet of materials. Kayte Terry, who has shared many a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/title/kayte-terry/">resourceful embellishing how-to</a> on The Storque, has come out with a new book, </em><a href="http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780811867344?aff=etsy" target="_blank">Appliqu&eacute; Your Way</a><em>. These projects will inspire you to root your way through not just your own pile of discarded cloth, but your neighbor's as well.</em></p> <p><strong><em>Purchase </em>Appliqu&eacute; Your Way<em> from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/081186734X?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=etsy-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=081186734X" target="_blank">Amazon</a> or an <a href="http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780811867344?aff=etsy" target="_blank">independent bookseller.</a></em></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780811867344?aff=etsy" target="_blank"><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/9780811867344.jpg" alt="" /></a>I came to appliqu&eacute; through my love of fabric and patterns. I adore the contrast of rich velvet on linen or a sweet <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=supplies&amp;search_query=liberty+print&amp;order=most_relevant&amp;ship_to=">Liberty print</a> mixed with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_query=tweed&amp;order=most_relevant&amp;ship_to=&amp;filter[0]=supplies&amp;filter[1]=fabric">tweed</a>. My heart goes all aflutter when I score a stack of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_query=feed+sack&amp;order=most_relevant&amp;ship_to=&amp;filter[0]=supplies&amp;filter[1]=fabric">feed-sack</a> fabrics on eBay or unearth a set of vintage <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_query=marimekko&amp;order=most_relevant&amp;ship_to=&amp;filter[0]=supplies&amp;filter[1]=fabric">Marimekko</a> curtains at a flea market. Doing appliqu&eacute; is a way for me to highlight these special fabrics in my work and to play with textures and colors.</p> <p>The beauty of appliqu&eacute; is that you can use small amounts of gorgeous fabric to make a statement. It's a great way to use scraps from your other sewing projects or to put old clothing or linens to new use. You can transform everyday clothing and household items into one-of-a-kind works of art with the addition of some simple appliqu&eacute;. There's really nothing more satisfying than answering the question "Where did you get that?" with "I made it myself!"</p> <p><a href="http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780811867344?aff=etsy" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/kayte_terry.jpg" alt="" /></a></p> <p><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/11/rose_title.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>While I love the comfort of a T-shirt, sometimes a basic tee just won't cut it. Romantic rose blooms and leaves, also made from T-shirts, gracefully trail down the neckline of this tee. A monochromatic palette makes this tee super sophisticated. Hit up your local thrift store for extra-large men's tees (they give you more fabric to work with) in different shades of one color.</p> <p><strong>Materials<br /></strong>Boatneck T-shirt<br />3 T-shirts in assorted shades complementary to the boatneck tee<br />Quilting ruler<br />Self-healing cutting mat<br />Rotary cutter<br />Pencil<br />Card stock<br />Tailor's chalk<br />Fabric scissors<br />Sewing machine and thread in complementary colors<br />Needle and thread in colors to match T-shirts<br />Straight pins</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Make the Flowers and Leaves</h2> <p><strong>1.</strong> Use a quilting ruler and work on a cutting mat using a rotary cutter to cut from the assorted T-shirts the following strips of fabric:<br /><strong>One </strong>6" x 24"/15cm x 60cm<br /><strong>Five </strong>3" x 14"/8cm x 36cm<br /><strong>Three </strong>2" x 9"/5cm x 23cm<br />Note: You may have to sew a couple of strips together to get a 24"/60cm strip.</p> <p><strong>2. </strong>Trace about a dozen leaves onto the assorted T-shirts. Cut with fabric scissors. Mark simple leaf veins on the leaves with tailor's chalk.</p> <p><strong>3. </strong>Set your sewing machine to a straight stitch and sew veins on the leaves, backstitching at the beginning and end.</p> <p><strong>4. </strong>To make the flowers,<br /><strong>a. </strong>Thread a needle with a thread color that matches the T-shirt strip. Knot the thread end and set aside.<br /><strong>b. </strong>Fold a T-shirt strip in half lengthwise. Holding each end of the strip with your hands, with the folded edge at the top, fold the upper left corner down so that the raw side edge of the strip meets the bottom edge of the strip, forming a 45-degree angle. (See figure 1.)</p> <p><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/figure_1.jpg" alt="" /><br /><strong>c. </strong>Start rolling the first few inches of the left side of the strip to make the center of the rose. (See figure 2.) Sew through the bottom edges of the flower center to secure.</p> <p><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/figure_2.jpg" alt="" /><br /><strong>d. </strong>Fold the strip at a 45-degree angle next to the flower center and roll flower center onto the fold. (See figure 3.) Sew bottom edge to secure. Repeat folding the strip, rolling the flower onto fold, and stitching to secure, until there's no fabric left.</p> <p><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/figure_3.jpg" alt="" /><br /><strong>e. </strong>Tuck the final end of strip under the flower and sew to secure.<br /><strong>f. </strong>Repeat all the steps to form flowers from each T-shirt strip.</p> <h2>Assemble the T-Shirt</h2> <p><strong>1. </strong>Lay the boatneck T-shirt out on a flat, clean surface. With the T-shirt facing you, pin the largest rose just slightly left of the center of the shirt. Pin two leaves below the rose. With a needle and thread, hand-stitch to the shirt to secure. Remove the pins.<br /><strong>2. </strong>Cluster four roses to the left of the large rose and accent with leaves as desired. Pin, hand-stitch to secure, and remove the pins.<br /><strong>3. </strong>Pin clusters of leaves trailing up the neckline of the T-shirt to cover the rest of the left side of the neckline. Hand-stitch to secure, then remove the pins.<br /><strong>4. </strong>Cluster four roses to the right of the T-shirt in a different formation than the one on the left and accent with leaves as desired. Pin, hand-stitch to secure, and remove the pins.<br /><strong>5. </strong>Pin clusters of leaves trailing up the neckline of the T-shirt to cover the rest of the right side of the neckline. Hand-stitch to secure, and then remove the pins.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Thanks to Kayte Terry and the good folks at Chronicle Books for sharing this project with us. For more modern embellishments, check out </em><a href="http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780811867344?aff=etsy" target="_blank">Appliqu&eacute; Your Way</a>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/How-Tuesday">More How-Tuesday Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/category/supplies">Supplies Category</a> </strong><strong>| <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/diy-made-simple/186">DIY Made Simple Gift Guide</a></strong></p>

2009-10-29T16:33:00-05:00EtsyLabs, julieinchargehttp://www.etsy.com/storque/events/coast-to-coast-come-rock-and-craft-with-etsy-labs-5891/

<p><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/Julie_author_finder.jpg" alt="" width="88" height="135" />This week we are pleased to announce crafting events across the United States! Join the Etsy Labs in both <strong>Brooklyn</strong> and <strong>San Francisco</strong> (and online!) for free hands-on workshops to kick off a crafty month of November.</p> <p>So, read on for twice the fun...<br /><br /><em>Crafting in Brooklyn, NY:</em></p> <p><strong>Open Craft Night at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn, N</strong><strong></strong>Y<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dotslinesandpolygons/3985113674/" target="_blank"><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/pumpkin_project_b.jpg" alt="" width="281" height="336" /></a></p> <p>This week we will stitch pincushions with Elizabeth from the band <a href="http://www.elizabethandthecatapult.com/default.aspx" target="_blank">Elizabeth &amp; The Catapult</a> (pictured in the red dress above). The band will perform a very special live acoustic set of songs from their new album, <em>Taller Children</em>, at 6 p.m. ET in the Etsy Labs. For a preview of their music, be sure to listen to the songs streaming on their <a href="http://www.elizabethandthecatapult.com/default.aspx" target="_blank">website</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://www.elizabethandthecatapult.com/music.aspx" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/taller_than_children.jpg" alt="" width="164" height="164" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>When:</strong> </em>Monday, November 2; drop in any time between 4 to 8 p.m. ET. Live acoustic set at 6 p.m.</p> <p><em>Not in Brooklyn? Be sure to tune in </em><em>to the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php">Virtual Labs</a> </em><em>at 5 p.m. ET to catch the pincushion demo.</em></p> <p><strong><em>Where:</em></strong> Etsy Labs at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=55+washington+st,+brooklyn+ny+11201&amp;oe=utf-8&amp;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;split=0&amp;gl=us&amp;ei=Fc2mSumRM9GlnQeAg-G7Bw&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=geocode_result&amp;ct=title&amp;resnum=1">55 Washington Street, Suite 512, Brooklyn, NY</a></p> <p><em>A big thanks to <a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/welcome" target="_blank">Spoonflower </a>for donating the custom printed fabric we will be working with this evening!</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Upcoming Events at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn:</strong></p> <p>11/7: Sock Monkey Workshop (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) with <a href="http://www.freshartnyc.org/" target="_blank">Fresh Art</a><br />11/9: Needlepoint with <a href="http://www.amhdesignonline.com/index.htm" target="_blank">AMH Design</a><br />11/16: Bag-making workshop with <a href="http://www.bagsforthepeople.org/" target="_blank">Bags for the People</a><br />11/23: Rolling Ball Book Ornaments with <a href="http://www.purgatorypiepress.com/" target="_blank">Esther K. Smith</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/etsylabs/4050155693/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/IMG_5969.JPG" alt="" width="378" height="253" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>A photo of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5160042&amp;ga_search_query=rawfish&amp;ga_search_type=seller_usernames">rawfish</a> from last week's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/title/etsy-labs-craft-night">Craft Night</a> at the Etsy Labs.</em></p> <p><em><br />Crafting in San Francisco, CA:</em></p> <p><strong>Student Night + Craft Bar With Etsy Labs at the <a href="http://www.mocfa.org/" target="_blank">Museum of Craft and Folk Art</a> in San Francisco<br /></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.mocfa.org/" target="_blank"><strong><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/09/mocfa_logo_color.jpg" alt="" width="200" /></strong></a></p> <p>Get off campus and out of the cubicle! Come to the free <em>Student &amp; Young Professionals Night<strong> </strong></em>at the Museum of Craft &amp; Folk Art, co-sponsored by Etsy. Join us for <strong>Craft Bar with Etsy Labs @MOCFA SF</strong>, see the Open Source Embroidery Exhibition, listen to a live performance by Bay Area artist, <a href="http://www.beeptrio.com/index.html" target="_blank">Beep!</a>, and enjoy tasty refreshments from local artisans. Stroll through the gallery, visit the museum store, relax with your favorite drink, dance to the music or even pick up a new hobby. Crafting sessions are free and all materials will be provided.</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/etsylabs/4032399189/" target="_blank"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/mocfa_etsy.jpg" alt="" width="286" height="216" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Don't live in California? Fear not, MOCFA will also host a live demo of the evening's craft projects via webcam in Etsy's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php">Virtual Labs</a> for all of our faraway friends. If you'll be crafting along with us, be sure to download this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/mens_striped_scarf.pdf">knitting pattern</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><em>When: </em></strong>Thursday, November 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. PT<br /><br /><em><strong>Where:</strong> </em><a href="http://www.mocfa.org/visit/index.htm">Museum of Craft and Folk Art</a> at 51 Yerba Buena Lane, San Francisco, CA</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">Looking for further inspiration?</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/making-handmade-musical-instruments-2553/#at">Handmade Instruments</a> </strong><strong>| </strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/handmade-life/handmade-portraits-armor-guitars-1953/#at"><strong>Handmade Portraits: Armor Guitars</strong></a><strong> </strong><strong>|&nbsp;</strong><strong> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/etsy-finds-smells-like-teen-spirit-5642/#at">Etsy Finds: Smells Like Teen Spirit</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Will we see you on Monday for sewing and singing? Let us know in the comments below.</em></p>

2009-10-27T14:00:00-05:00Enderby, weirdwolfhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-gore-fest-2009-3d-blood-spatter-effect-5806/

<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zX2dmJExs1g" target="_blank">Friend Etsy on Youtube</a> &amp; <a href="http://blip.tv/file/2774849" target="_blank">Blip.tv</a> | <a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=274681115" target="_blank">Subscribe to Etsy's iTunes Podcast</a> | <a href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Etsy-EtsysHandmadeBlogHowTuesdayGoreFest20093DBloodSpatterEf494.mp4" target="_blank">MP4 Verson</a></p> <p><em>We are so excited to be collaborating with Meg, a.k.a. <a href="http://Enderby.etsy.com">Enderby</a>, of <a href="http://www.Threadbanger.com" target="_blank">Threadbanger</a> fame for this creepy-cute Halloween how-to! Horror movie buffs and fans of television's forensic blood splatter analyst (and serial killer) </em><a href="http://www.sho.com/site/dexter/home.do" target="_blank">Dexter</a><em> are sure to be inspired. Here's Meg with all the gory details... </em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/meg__graciehatchet.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>This October, let's take on new and unique creepy Halloween decor instead of the same old orange and black motif. In today's How-Tuesday, Etsy and Threadbanger team up to create a 3-dimensional blood spatter effect. These murder scene recreations are blood-chilling decor, and they make a fun and interactive backdrop for your Halloween party's photo booth. This will surely creep you and your guests out and will go over quite well with the serial killers in attendance.</p> <p><strong>For this project you will need:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Red felt</li> <li>Red yarn</li> <li>A needle (with an eye large enough for the yarn)</li> <li>Red tacks</li> <li>Recycled cereal box or cardboard for the template</li> <li>Pen, chalk and/or pins</li> <br /> </ul> <p><strong>Instructions</strong></p> <p>1. Sketch out the shape of your pool of blood and create a template. If you don't want to draw your own, click on the spatter image on the right to open the full size file in a new window. Right click to download.<a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/etsy-blood-spatter-LARGE.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/etsy-blood-spatter-LARGE.jpg" alt="" width="197" height="307" /></a></p> <p>2. Using the template as a guide, trace and cut out the pool of blood from your red felt.</p> <p>3. Cut out 50-80 pieces of red yarn that measure 50 inches long, and tie two knots at one end of each piece. The number of pieces of yarn will be determined by the perimeter of your red felt.</p> <p>4. One by one, thread and pull through each piece of yarn around the perimeter of the blood pool. The yarn pieces should be about 1 centimeter out from the edge, and 1 inch apart from each other. (Tip: We had a little bowl of water on hand to make threading the needle easier.)</p> <p>5. Take red tacks, or flat-head metal tacks you painted red, and attach your piece to the wall making sure the edges are flat and that all of the yarn hangs loose.</p> <p style="margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt;">6. Take the pieces of yarn, and pulling them taut, attach to an old microphone stand or tripod. You can use another piece of your red yarn to tie the pieces together and then to the stand. This acts as the point of contact of the wound that created the bloody scene. Stab away and enjoy!</p> <p><em>To see more of Meg's DIY home decor projects, check out Decor It Yourself every Wednesday on <a href="http://Threadbanger.com" target="_blank">Threadbanger.com</a>.</em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/How-Tuesday">More How-Tuesday Projects<br /></a></strong></p>

2009-10-22T16:16:00-05:00julieincharge, rawfishhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/events/come-craft-with-the-etsy-labs-and-rawfish-5766/

<p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/authors/julieincharge/"><img style="float: right;" src="http://postserver.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/Julie_author_finder.jpg" alt="" width="108" height="165" /></a>This week we're hosting an open <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/title/craft-night-brooklyn">Craft Night</a>, as we usually do on the last Monday of each month. Instead of an organized project, this week we are throwing the doors of the Etsy Labs wide open and letting you dive into any project that strikes your fancy.</p> <p>Bring along any project you'd like to develop during this week's Craft Night. (Might I suggest working on your <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/title/halloween-costume/">Halloween costume</a>?) You are also welcome to start a brand new project using our tools and extra supplies, or finish a Craft Night project from a past week.<br /><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/9721_158397296909_525291909_3274527_5405331_n.jpg" alt="" width="300" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>As a special spin on this month's open Craft Night, Laila of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5160042&amp;ga_search_query=rawfish&amp;ga_search_type=seller_usernames">rawfish</a> fame will be on hand with her Lendrum Double Treadle spinning wheel, shown at left. She will demonstrate the twists and turns of a variety of techniques for creating artful handspun yarns throughout the evening.&nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>When:</strong> </em>Monday, October 26; drop in any time between 4 to 8 p.m. ET. <em></em></p> <p><em>Not in Brooklyn? Be sure to tune in </em><em>to the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php">Virtual Labs</a> </em><em>at 5 p.m. ET to catch the demo!</em></p> <p><strong><em>Where:</em></strong> Etsy Labs at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=55+washington+st,+brooklyn+ny+11201&amp;oe=utf-8&amp;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;split=0&amp;gl=us&amp;ei=Fc2mSumRM9GlnQeAg-G7Bw&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=geocode_result&amp;ct=title&amp;resnum=1">55 Washington Street, Suite 512, Brooklyn, NY</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><br /><br />Upcoming Events at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn:</strong></p> <p>11/1: <a href="http://churchofcraft.org/2008/10/01/welcome-nyc-crafters/" target="_blank">Church of Craft</a> meeting<br />11/2: Sewing Pincushions with <a href="http://www.elizabethandthecatapult.com/">Elizabeth &amp; The Catapult</a><br />11/7: Sock Monkey Workshop with <a href="http://www.freshartnyc.org/">Fresh Art</a><br />11/9: Needlepoint with <a href="http://www.amhdesignonline.com/index.htm" target="_blank">AMH Design</a><br />11/16: Bag-making workshop with <a href="http://www.bagsforthepeople.org/">Bags for the People</a><br />11/23: Rolling Ball Book Ornaments with <a href="http://www.purgatorypiepress.com/" target="_blank">Esther K. Smith</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/etsylabs/4029767246/"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/golda_craft_night.jpg" alt="" /><br /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>A photo of from last week's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/title/etsy-labs-craft-night/">Craft Night </a>at the Etsy Labs.</em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em><br /></em></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Looking for further fiber inspiration?</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-make-a-stella-pixie-hat-4013/">Stella Pixie Hat</a>&nbsp; </strong><strong>| </strong><strong></strong><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-frog-suit-from-wacky-baby-knits-5384/">Tatami Socks</a></strong><strong> </strong><strong>| </strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-frog-suit-from-wacky-baby-knits-5384/"><strong></strong><strong>Frog Suit</strong></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Will we see you on Monday? Let us know in the comments below.</em></p>

2009-10-21T16:30:00-05:00crankbunny, objeckedhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-spooky-shadow-puppets-by-crankbunny-2827/

<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Etsy-HowTuesdaysSpookyShadowPuppetsByCrankbunny840.mp4" target="_blank">MP4</a> | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdkosHyFSJU" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="http://www.blip.tv/file/1405935" target="_blank">blip.tv</a> | <a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=274681115" target="_blank">Subscribe in iTunes</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>We're resurrecting this eerie project from last year &mdash; </em><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5049568">crankbunny</a><em>'s shadow puppets are still full of dark delight!<br /></em></p> <p><em>[Originally published October 28, 2008.]</em></p> <p>This week on Etsy How-Tuesday, Norma, a.k.a. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5049568">crankbunny,</a> shows us how to make spooky shadow puppets for Hallow's Eve! MUAHAHAH! <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5049568">crankbunny</a>, a talented animator and artist, often works with layers of paper in her projects. Her animated short, "<strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSjO-5Rx2CA&amp;feature=player_profilepage" target="_blank">Robot Gets Its Wings</a></strong>," won 2nd place in our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/handmade-moment-contest-we-have-a-winner-5664/">Handmade Moment Contest</a> (and garnered the prize of Community Favorite!).</p> <p>Today's project is about dead guys and cemeteries! <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5049568">crankbunny</a> has provided the templates for making her signature Gravestone Shadow Puppet and Dead Guy Shadow Puppet. You can use these templates, or come up with your own designs &mdash; either way you will most certainly have your own spooky Halloween shadow show.</p> <p><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2008/10/grave565.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p><strong>Things you will need for the Gravestone Shadow Puppet:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Download the template and print it out: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2008/10/template_1b_p1.jpg" target="_blank">Gravestone Shadow Puppet Template</a> <ul> </ul> </li> <li>Scissors or Craft Knife (Exacto Art Knife)</li> <li>Rod (can be bamboo skewer, chopsticks, thin wooden dowel, a stick &mdash; the longer, the better)</li> <li>Tape or Glue (non-toxic please)</li> <li>Stiff Paper (card stock, cardboard, chipboard, etc.)</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to make the Gravestone Shadow Puppet:</strong></p> <ol> <li>Transfer the puppet template onto stiff paper stock. <ul> <li>Tip: Print out the template on regular paper, use spray adhesive or glue to adhere the print out onto the stiff paper stock.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Cut out the gravestone puppet using scissors and a craft knife. Remember to also cut out the white areas inside the gravestone puppet. </li> <li>Attach one end of the rod to the dotted area on the gravestone template using glue or tape. <ul> <li>Tip: Customize the gravestone shadow puppet by cutting away shapes from it.</li> </ul> </li> <li>By making a few of these, each customized and cut differently, you can make an entire cemetery scene. </li> <li>Project the shadow puppet by shining a flashlight onto it in a dark room. </li> </ol> <p><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2008/10/deadguy565.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p><strong>Things you will need for the Dead Guy Shadow Puppet:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Download the Dead Guy Shadow Puppet Template and print it out: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2008/10/template_2b_p1.jpg" target="_blank">Dead Guy Shadow Puppet Template (page 1) </a></li> <li><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2008/10/template_2b_p2.jpg" target="_blank">Dead Guy Shadow Puppet Template (page 2) </a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Scissors or Craft Knife (Exacto Art Knife)</li> <li>Rod (can be bamboo skewer, chopsticks, thin wooden dowel, a stick &mdash; the longer, the better)</li> <li>Tape or Glue (non-toxic please)</li> <li>String (cotton warp, yarn)</li> <li>2 Brads (paper fasteners) </li> <li>Hole punch (regular or 1/8th if you want to get specific) </li> <li>Drinking Straw</li> <li>Stiff Paper (card stock, cardboard, chipboard, etc.)</li> </ul> <p><br /> <strong>How to make the Dead Guy Shadow Puppet:</strong></p> <ol> <li> Transfer the puppet template onto stiff paper stock. <ul> <li>Tip: Print out the template on regular paper, use spray adhesive or glue to adhere the print out onto the paper stock.</li> </ul> </li> <li> Cut out the puppet parts using your cutting tools. Punch holes over the indicated circles with Xs. Use the punch and cutting tools to create your own eye shape on the puppet's head.</li> <li>Attach one end of the rod to the dotted area on the puppet's body shape using glue or tape.</li> <li>Cut a one inch (3cm) piece of straw. Align the end of the straw with the line found on the lower part of the puppet's body shape. Have it rest against the rod vertically and tape it down securely to the puppet.</li> <li>Cut 2 pieces of string. Each should be 12" (32cm) in length. Tie the end of each string to the outer hole on each puppet arm.</li> <li>Make a spacer out of some scrap paper. A spacer is basically a small square of cardboard/heavy paper with a wedge cut into its side.</li> <li>Join the arms to the body of the puppet with a brad using the spacer. Match the arms by each letter, the uppercase letter part always over the lowercase part. Remove the spacer once the brads are fastened. This will make each joint loose.</li> <li>Run each string through the top of the straw. Make a looped knot to join both strings together. When you pull the end of the strings, the arms should move up. When you release the strings, the arms should move back down.<br /> <ul> <li>Tip: Customize the shadow puppet by cutting away and adding shapes to it. Adding fangs, horns, buck teeth, pirate hats, hooks, top hats, etc. to customize your puppet.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Project the shadow puppet by shining a flashlight onto it in a dark room.</li> <li>Have a spooky Halloween!</li> </ol> <p><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2008/10/nice_shadow.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>See more <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/title/video-how-to">how-to videos on Etsy</a>!</em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/How-Tuesday">More How-Tuesday Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/category/supplies">Supplies Category</a> </strong><strong>| <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/diy-made-simple/186">DIY Made Simple Gift Guide</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/halloween-decor/209">Halloween Decor Guide</a> | </strong><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/category/holidays/halloween">Halloween Category</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><em>All Etsy videos are licensed under a Creative Commons: Attribution, Non-Commercial, Share Alike. If you like a video we produced, we encourage you to post it on your website, blog, MySpace, etc. You can help us spread the word about the handmade lifestyle through video by:</em></p> <p><em> 1. Clicking the link button on the bottom right corner of the video player at the top of the article: </em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2008/10/video_embed1.jpg" alt="" width="293" height="15" /></em></p> <p><em> 2. Select the embed tab, then copy and paste the embed code onto your blog or website:</em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2008/10/video_embed.jpg" alt="" width="246" height="176" /></p>

2009-10-20T14:00:00-05:00mtraub, nicemaghttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-headless-marie-antoinette-costume-from-makezine-5701/

<p><em><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/authors/mtraub/"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/michelle.jpg" alt="" width="101" height="156" /></a> </em><em>Okay, people, it's crunch time. There is only one weekend left between now and Halloween, and if you've been a delinquent with purchasing your <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/etsy-finds-culture-vulture-5380/">Gaga hairbows</a> or <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/etsy-finds-shop-live-with-readymade-magazine-5517/">spider wings</a>, </em><a href="http://www.makershed.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=HALLOW07" target="_blank">Makezine</a><em>'s got you covered. Today's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/How-Tuesday/">How-Tuesday</a> is a Headless Marie Antoinette Costume from Nicole Magne. I love how this ensemble is such a harmonious synthesis of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/etsy-finds-sexy-halloween-style-from-the-frisky-5309/">sexy</a> and undead. Once you've sculpted yourself a new blue bosom, those zombie-ninja-aliens will be clamoring to buy you your next O Positive cocktail. For more great Halloween DIY ideas, check out the <a href="http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/halloween/" target="_blank">Craftzine blog</a>!<br /></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.makershed.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=HALLOW07" target="_blank">Purchase <em>Makezine's Halloween Special Edition</em></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.makershed.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=HALLOW07" target="_blank"><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/HALLOW07-2.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="423" /></a></p> <p>If there's a holiday made for makers, it's Halloween. On this night, you can proudly wear your most bizarre creation around the neighborhood. Or invite neighbors to explore your elaborate, homemade house of horrors. To celebrate the maker spirit of Halloween, we created this special issue, a joint project from the editorial and design teams of <a href="http://makezine.com/" target="_blank">MAKE</a> and <a href="http://www.craftzine.com/" target="_blank">CRAFT</a>.</p> <p>Halloween can be as low-tech or high-tech as you want. You can make scary things in the kitchen or in front of the bathroom mirror. Use a sewing machine or tools in a machine shop. Put a monster puppet on your hand or on a pneumatic device. Turn lights on and off with simple switches or with microcontrollers. One piece of advice we've heard repeatedly: start with a single project one year, and then add another one the next year.</p> <p>Remember, Halloween is the perfect occasion for out-of-the-box thinkers (especially if the box is a coffin). Halloween allows you to recycle and reuse anything, from clothing to electronics. So let your imagination run wild, and then get together with friends to bring these ideas to life. Halloween is what you make of it, or as Vincent Price once said, "It's as much fun to scare as to be scared."</p> <p><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/marie_title.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p style="text-align: right;"><strong>By <a href="http://www.lovebonedesign.com/blog" target="_blank">Nicole Magne</a></strong></p> <p>Everyone knows Halloween is a great opportunity to scare the crap out of your friends and look good doing it. My costume idea was inspired by the <em>Marie Antoinette </em>movie that came out a couple years ago. I found a bunch of great "headless" costumes online that used the basic technique I wanted. Being a fan of zombie flicks, I took this inspiration to the next level, aiming for gory realism.</p> <p><strong>Materials<br /></strong>TO SCULPT:<strong><br /></strong>Sculpting clay<br />Plaster of Paris<br />Sealer and mold release agent for plaster mold (I used Universal Mold Release, and Super Seal sealer)<br />Urethane liquid flexible foam (I cast the costume bust with FlexFoam-iT X liquid foam)</p> <p><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/marie_step1.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>TO CARVE:<br />Blue sheet foam insulation (If you'd rather carve, you can use this foam insulation from the hardware store and carve it with a hot wire)</p> <p>Acrylic paints<br />Wooden dowels or other piping<br />Backpack<br />Fabric<br />Oversized dress<br />Long gloves<br />Cotton stuffing<br />Wire<br />Sewing machine</p> <p><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/marie_step2.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p><strong>1. Sculpt the bust with clay. </strong>I decided to make the bust first, and to create the rest of the costume around it. A hunk of clay and several hours were spent sculpting a creepy, skinny torso with super-fake-looking boobs.</p> <p><strong>2. Turn the bust into foam. </strong>Next, I poured a 2-part plaster mold over the clay bust. Once the mold was removed, I coated the interior with a sealer and release agent, and poured in liquid urethane foam. Once the foam cured, I removed the plaster and was rewarded with a Nerf-like copy of the bust. (Instead of sculpting and casting, you can also carve the bust directly into plain blue sheet insulation foam.) To add a dead skin effect, use acrylic paints, because aerosols won't set.</p> <p><br /> <table border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/marie_step3.jpg" alt="" /></p> </td> <td> <p><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/marie_step4.jpg" alt="" /></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <p><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/marie_step5.jpg" alt="" /><strong>3. Raise the bust. </strong>With my boyfriend Andy's help, I welded a rig to hold the bust above my head. But I suggest using wooden dowels, as they are lighter and cheaper. We used copper pipes because we already had them, and because welding is fun. Measure the dowels to start at the lower back and extend to just above the head. If it's too high, it will ruin the illusion because the arms will look too long &mdash; the key to this costume is proportion. We then put a stabilizer at the top &mdash; notice mine is slightly too low. I drilled a couple of holes in the foam, inserted the pipes, and poured in leftover foam for sturdiness. I used backpack straps to hold my rig in place. I cut everything off the backpack except for the straps and the back panel. Then I attached long, narrow pockets down the length of the backpack for the pipes to fit into. We salvaged straps with clips from the backpack and used them across the chest to pull the rig tight and vertical. Without that strapping, the whole rig would be completely unstable. I suggest adding a strap across the stomach as well.</p> <p><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/marie_step6.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p><strong>4. Dress up Marie. </strong>My friend Temperance McDonald helped me with the sewing. I lucked out and got the main dress at the thrift store for $3. I put on the backpack and bust, and then we put the dress over it. We now knew where to cut out holes for my head and arms.</p> <p>Next, we made the top skirt out of a large scrap of fabric for $15 &mdash; this created the illusion of a waist (really my neck). It's basically a cape, with a hole through the right side for my arm, which connects through to the lower half of the right sleeve. With my left arm hidden underneath the top skirt, and my right hand in plain view in a bloodied glove, I was free to use both hands whenever I needed.</p> <p>The left arm was a fake &mdash; a wire skeleton wrapped in cotton batting, stuffed into a long glove sewn closed to the end of the sleeve. It was completely posable and was tacked into place once the costume was on. The shoulders and arm were stuffed with cotton to fill them out. Makeup, hair, and blood-red paint helped to finish the effect.</p> <p>Although this costume may appear uncomfortable, I had excellent mobility. I could move my head, dance around, get into cars (headfirst), and have a great time. Variations on this costume could include <em>The Corpse Bride </em>in a wedding outfit or <em>Lumberjack Who Cut Off His Head With a Chainsaw. </em>Keep in mind that the shorter you are, the better this illusion will work &mdash; I'm 5'8", so the entire costume was over 6' high for me.</p> <p><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/marie_step7.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Looking for more gruesome glamor? Check out a copy of</em><a href="http://www.makershed.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=HALLOW07" target="_blank"> Makezine's Halloween Special Edition</a><em> for a DIY Halloween extravaganza! Thanks to Nicole Magne and the good folks at </em><a href="http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/halloween/" target="_blank">Makezine</a><em> for sharing this project with us. </em><a href="http://www.makershed.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=HALLOW07" target="_blank"><br /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/How-Tuesday">More How-Tuesday Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/category/supplies">Supplies Category</a> </strong><strong>| <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/diy-made-simple/186">DIY Made Simple Gift Guide</a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/halloween-costumes/208">Halloween Costumes Guide</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/category/holidays/halloween">Halloween Category</a><br /></strong></p>

2009-10-15T15:25:00-05:00julieincharge, katagoldahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/events/come-craft-with-the-etsy-labs-kata-golda-felt-photo-pockets-5656/

<p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/authors/julieincharge/"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/Julie_author_finder.jpg" alt="" width="116" height="177" /></a></p> <p>Why stay in and craft all by your lonesome? Come join us for a free sewing workshop with artist and author <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=8180518">Kata Golda</a> &mdash; whether you're in Brooklyn or anywhere in the world. Stop by for our weekly Craft Night in our online, interactive classroom, the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php">Virtual Labs</a>, for a live demo via webcam at 5 p.m. ET, or in person at the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/section/etsyNews/article/all-about-etsy-faq-series-welcome-to-the-etsy-labs/936">Etsy Labs</a> in Brooklyn anytime between 4-8 p.m. ET at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=55+washington+st,+brooklyn+ny+11201&amp;oe=utf-8&amp;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;split=0&amp;gl=us&amp;ei=Fc2mSumRM9GlnQeAg-G7Bw&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=geocode_result&amp;ct=title&amp;resnum=1" target="_blank">55 Washington Street, Suite 512</a> in Brooklyn, New York. (Click <a href="http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedform.html?year=2009&amp;month=7&amp;day=13&amp;hour=21&amp;min=0&amp;sec=0&amp;p1=179" target="_blank">here</a> to see what time 5 p.m. ET is in your hometown.) Craft Night is a time to make things, sharpen your craft skills, and meet new friends.</p> <p>This week, on Monday, October 19, we will stitch fall-inspired felt photo pockets with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=8180518">Kata Golda</a>. This project can be found in her new book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1584797983?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=etsy-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1584797983" target="_blank"><em>Hand-Stitched Felt: 25 Whimsical Sewing Projects</em></a>.</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=8180518"><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/author-three_copy.jpg" alt="author-three_copy.jpg" /></a><br />As Kata says, "Holding a photograph in your hand is a special and intimate treat, and it is especially rare these days, as so many pictures are stored and shared digitally instead of in an album.This pocket is a lovely way to keep a special stash of photos on hand. It makes a perfect gift for grandma or any family member or friend who appreciates this old fashioned pleasure."</p> <p>Kata Golda creates and sells a line of hand-stitched items from her home in Port Townsend, WA. We hope you'll join us at the Etsy Labs to share in an evening of sewing this Monday.<em></em></p> <p><em>Want a chance to win Kata Golda's book? Just leave a comment about the video <a href="http://www.melaniefalickbooks.com/news/2009/10/2/kata-goldas-hand-stitched-felt-the-cutest-ever-video-debut-f.html" target="_blank">here</a> by Friday, October 30.</em></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32189545"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/09-43-902a.jpg" alt="" width="286" height="247" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you are attending Craft Night <a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php">virtually</a> this week and would like to make felt photo pockets along with us, you'll need to gather the following supplies for a 4 1/2" x 7" photo pocket:</p> <ul> <li>7" x 13" felt for envelope</li> <li>6" x 3" felt for pocket</li> <li>Felt scraps for applique</li> <li>Sewing needle</li> <li>Embroidery floss</li> <li>Scissors</li> <li>Cutting mat &amp; rotary cutter</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/etsylabs/3995298341/in/set-72157604964797506/" target="_blank"><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/craft_night.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="317" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Upcoming Events at the Etsy Labs:</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left;">10/26: Open Craft Night<br />11/1: <a href="http://churchofcraft.org/2008/10/01/welcome-nyc-crafters/" target="_blank">Church of Craft</a> meeting<br />11/2: Pincushions + special musical guest appearance (details to come)<br />11/9: Needlepoint with <a href="http://www.amhdesignonline.com/index.htm" target="_blank">AMH Design</a><br />11/16: Bag-making workshop with <a href="http://www.bagsforthepeople.org/">Bags for the People</a><br />11/23: Rolling Ball Book Ornaments with <a href="http://www.purgatorypiepress.com/" target="_blank">Esther K. Smith</a></p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">Looking for more felt projects? Try these how-to's:</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-pillow-with-rosette-clusters-from-felt-furnishin-5095/"><strong>Pillow with Rosette Clusters</strong></a><strong> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-felt-rug-from-dorm-decor-4906/">Felt Rug</a> </strong><strong>| <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-make-a-felt-mushroom-with-my-little-mochi-3945/">Felt Mushroom</a></strong><strong><br /></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Will we see you on Monday? Let us know in the comments below.</em></p>

2009-10-13T15:20:00-05:00hodgepodgefarm, mtraubhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-button-down-shirt-from-design-it-yourself-clothe-5574/

<p><em><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/authors/mtraub/"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/michelle.jpg" alt="" width="101" height="156" /></a> </em><em>Trying on clothes in fitting rooms tends to be a less than inspiring experience. Puckering, pulling, shifting, and stretching &mdash; the garment quickly becomes an obstacle in itself. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5084925">Cal Patch</a>'s book, </em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307451399?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=etsy-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0307451399" target="_blank">Design-It-Yourself Clothes</a>, <em>is built on an inherently sensible premise: perfect fit comes from custom patterns. Cal's approach that every sewer deserves to empower herself through learning the craft of patternmaking, is both encouraging and liberating. Each project in this foundational manual builds upon the previous one, so a basic shirt turns into a jacket turns into a dress. </em></p> <p><em>For this week's How-Tuesday, we're sharing the button-down shirt; I hope the skills you learn in creating this pattern will equip you for exploring the next frontier in your designs. Since this project is rich with information, I've included an excerpt below, but you can download the full how-to (for free!) as a PDF <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/Pages_from_Patc_9780307451392_3p_text02_r1.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.</em></p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307451399?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=etsy-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0307451399" target="_blank">Purchase <em>Design-It-Yourself Clothes</em></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307451399?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=etsy-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0307451399" target="_blank"><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/Design_It_Yourself_Clothes.jpg" alt="" /></a></p> <p>Picture this: You're out shopping, maybe at your favorite vintage shop, maybe at a fancy designer boutique, and you see something familiar. Hmm. Where have you seen that dress before, you wonder. In a magazine? A movie? Oh wait, you remember! You've seen it in your dreams!</p> <p>You try it on, and for a moment, you are enraptured: Life is complete! You will forevermore be the one envied at every party for what you are wearing. But then you do a reality check. The color, now that you are thinking clearly, doesn't suit you at all. The fabric is a little more synthetic than you'd like. The waist is actually too small, and wouldn't it be way dreamier with a wider, kimono-esque sleeve? And a different neckline? Not to mention longer, with more flare at the hemline, and some shirring at the bust? And again, you realize, this scenario is all too familiar: You know exactly what you want and you've got the sewing skills to pull it off, if only there weren't that one, teensy-weensy recurring problem: the pattern. Even the best seamstress needs one, but a pattern for the vision in your head just plain does not exist. Yet.</p> <p>It's no secret that sewing is the new hot craft &mdash; more people are sewing now than ever before. Sooner or later, most stitchers want to tackle more advanced projects, namely clothing. This is where the trouble sets in. The problem isn't in the sewing, but in the pattern. Unfortunately, finding the perfect pattern for what you want to make can be anywhere from difficult to impossible. The sewing pattern industry, with a few noteworthy exceptions, doesn't seem to be quite in sync with the surge in modern sewers &mdash; sewers who want to make clothes that look like what they might buy at their favorite retailers.</p> <p>The new generation of indie seamstresses is watching <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/title/project-runway/"><em>Project Runway</em></a>, reading <em><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/title/readymade/">ReadyMade</a> </em>and <em><a href="http://www.selvedge.org/" target="_blank">Selvedge</a>, </em>and shopping at small boutiques selling one-offs by local designers. You know what you want to wear but can't always find it on a rack. You know how to sew but don't see patterns that resemble what you want to make. You do want to make a unique look based on your own personal taste, influences, and body type. And you need the freedom to create patterns as your taste evolves over time. What's an intrepid stitcher to do?</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307451399?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=etsy-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0307451399" target="_blank"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/Patc_9780307451392_cvr_a04_r1.JPG" alt="" /></a></p> <p>Well, the obvious answer is to learn how to make your own sewing patterns! Patternmaking is an age-old art form, which, at its core, is extremely simple. The clothing we currently wear tends to be relatively simple from a patternmaker's point of view. We don't wear finely tailored suits or dresses with princess seams, darts, and gussets. We wear simple knit tops, skirts, loose dresses, basic woven shirts, and pants. Their style tends to come from details, as opposed to dramatic or complicated cut and construction. Thus, it's quite possible to teach today's sewers how to make their own patterns. And this book does just that in a fun, concise volume for the modern girl.</p> <p>There are other reasons, besides the lack of selection, to learn how to make patterns. For example, three little letters: F-I-T. Fit can make or break a look. Whether shopping for clothing or patterns, finding ones that fit is frequently a struggle. This is because clothing manufacturers can't possibly make clothes to fit every conceivable body height, width, shape, and every combination of those factors. So they aim for the middle ground and hope for the best. Commercial sewing patterns have the same problem, though they do offer the possibility of simple adjustments, like altering length or combining two sizes in different areas to approximate your body. But only building a pattern from scratch, around your own personal set of numbers, can ultimately result in a garment that fits like it was made for you. Because it was!</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307451399?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=etsy-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0307451399" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/patch_2.jpg" alt="" /></a></p> <h2>Basic Shirt</h2> <p>There's nothing more classic than a woven collared shirt. Whether it's a menswear-style button-down, a Western cowboy-inspired number, or a girly, ruffly blouse, woven shirts are infinitely versatile and wearable. Feel like making one? You've got lots of options for fabric: cotton shirtings, quilting prints, eyelet, voile, chambray, pinwale cord, really almost any light- to medium-weight woven will do!</p> <p>Let's talk for just a minute about <em>functional ease</em>. Whereas a knit shirt can be exactly the same measurements as (or even smaller than) your body, woven shirts require a bit of breathing room. Because they don't stretch, woven fabrics can't move and bend with you the way knits do. So giving yourself a little space between your skin and the garment will allow you to reach, twist, laugh, and dance without fear of busting a stitch! Functional ease subsequently will be referred to as FE.</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307451399?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=etsy-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0307451399" target="_blank"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/patch_3.jpg" alt="" /></a></p> <p><strong>Measurements<br /></strong>Bust circumference + FE* (at the fullest point)<br />Waist circumference + FE*<br />Distance from HSP (High shoulder point) down to waist<br />Hip circumference + FE* (where you want the bottom of the shirt to be)<br />Length of shirt (HSP to hem)<br />Shoulder width + 1/4" FE**<br />Neck width**<br />Front neck drop<br />Sleeve length<br />Bicep circumference + 1/4" FE**<br />Wrist circumference + 1/4" FE**</p> <p>*For each of these horizontal measurements, divide by four. These quarter measurements will be the ones you use for drafting the pattern. They will be referred to as quarter-bust, quarter-waist, and quarter-hip.</p> <p>**Divide these measurements by two. These will be referred to as half-shoulder, half-neck, etc.</p> <p><strong>Determining your armhole measurement<br /></strong>When measuring the armhole of a garment, we usually just measure a straight line (even though the actual armhole is a curve) from the point where the <strong>shoulder seam</strong> intersects the sleeve, down to the point where the <strong>underarm seam</strong> meets the side seam. A standard armhole measurement for a medium-sized fitted T-shirt is about 7" to 7 1/2". To figure out what will be best for you, grab some favorite tops from your closet and measure the armholes. If they tend toward 6 1/2-7", go with 6 3/4", and likewise if they're bigger. Or if you know your shirts always feel as if they're pinching at the pits, or conversely if you usually feel as if you're swimming in them, add or subtract an inch accordingly. You'll fine-tune this once you make a muslin and try it on, so for now just take your best guess.</p> <p><strong>Determining your front neck drop and neck width<br /></strong>For this woven shirt we will be making a collar, and your neck drop and width will determine the placement of the seam where the collar is attached to the shirt. Therefore, the drop should be a fairly traditional placement, right at the base of your neck where your two clavicle bones meet. On me, that's at about 3 1/2" down from my high shoulder point (HSP). The width should be the distance between your two HSPs. On me, that's about 7". You can play around with more adventurous collars and seams when you've got a little more experience, but for now let's just keep it simple!</p> <p>For the rest of this how-to, download the PDF <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/Pages_from_Patc_9780307451392_3p_text02_r1.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/Pages_from_Patc_9780307451392_3p_text02_r1.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/patch_pattern.jpg" alt="" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><em>Looking for more patternmaking inspiration? Check out a copy of </em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307451399?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=etsy-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0307451399" target="_blank">Design-It-Yourself Clothes</a><em> to kick-start your new wardrobe. T</em><em>hanks to Cal Patch and the good folks at Potter Craft</em><em> for sharing this project with us.</em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/How-Tuesday">More How-Tuesday Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/category/supplies">Supplies Category</a> </strong><strong>| <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/diy-made-simple/186">DIY Made Simple Gift Guide</a></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

2009-10-08T15:00:00-05:00julieinchargehttp://www.etsy.com/storque/events/come-craft-with-the-etsy-labs-skeleton-softies-with-diana-sc-5559/

<p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/authors/julieincharge/"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/Julie_author_finder.jpg" alt="" /></a></p> <p>Why stay in and craft all by your lonesome? Come join us for a free sewing workshop with artist and author <a href="http://dianaschoenbrun.com/" target="_blank">Diana Schoenbrun</a> &mdash; whether you're in Brooklyn or anywhere in the world. Stop by for our weekly Craft Night in our online, interactive classroom, the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php">Virtual Labs</a>, for a live demo via webcam at 5 p.m. ET, or in person at the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/section/etsyNews/article/all-about-etsy-faq-series-welcome-to-the-etsy-labs/936">Etsy Labs</a> in Brooklyn anytime between 4-8 p.m. ET at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=55+washington+st,+brooklyn+ny+11201&amp;oe=utf-8&amp;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;split=0&amp;gl=us&amp;ei=Fc2mSumRM9GlnQeAg-G7Bw&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=geocode_result&amp;ct=title&amp;resnum=1" target="_blank">55 Washington Street, Suite 512</a> in Brooklyn, New York. (Click <a href="http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedform.html?year=2009&amp;month=7&amp;day=13&amp;hour=21&amp;min=0&amp;sec=0&amp;p1=179" target="_blank">here</a> to see what time 5 p.m. ET is in your hometown.) Craft Night is a time to make things, sharpen your craft skills, and meet new friends.</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/etsylabs/3229274971/" target="_blank"><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/nicole_licht.jpg" alt="" width="291" height="430" /></a></p> <p><br />This week, on Monday, October 12, we will make<span class="il"> spooky skeleton softies</span> with Diana Schoenbrun. These plush toys are perfect decorations and gifts for Halloween parties.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img src="http://dianaschoenbrun.com/images/diana_sm.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="145" /><br /><a href="http://dianaschoenbrun.com/" target="_blank">Diana Schoenbrun</a> is a published illustrator, crafter, and author currently living in Brooklyn, NY. She is best known for her use of recycled fabrics and materials in her softies and 3-D sculptures. She strives to create a balance in her art between character design and materials. Diana has taught children puppet making and playwriting workshops and she has also performed puppet skits for comedy shows in NYC. Her next craft book, <em>Beasties,</em> is being published by Penguin Perigee Books in August 2010.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><br />If you are attending Craft Night <a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php">virtually</a> this week and would like to sew skeleton softies along with us, you'll need to gather the following supplies:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Skeleton pattern pieces <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/skeleton_pattern1_.pdf">page 1</a> and </strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/skeleton_pattern2-1.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>page 2</strong></a></li> <li>2 sheets colored felt for body</li> <li>1 sheet white or light colored felt for bones</li> <li>Sewing needle</li> <li>Thread </li> <li>Embroidery floss </li> <li>1-2 handfuls of stuffing</li> <li>Craft glue</li> <li>Thin marker</li> <li>Stuffing stick or pencil</li> <li>Beads, sequins, buttons, etc. (optional for eyes)</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/etsylabs/3948060298/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/bags_for_the_people_craft_night.jpg" alt="" width="457" height="343" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Upcoming Events at the Etsy Labs:</strong><br />10/19: Felt Photo Wallets with <a href="http://www.katagolda.com/" target="_blank">Kata Golda</a><br />10/26: Open Craft Night<br />11/1: <a href="http://churchofcraft.org/category/all-chapters/new-york/" target="_blank">Church of Craft</a> meeting</p> <p style="text-align: center;">Looking for more softie projects? Try these how-to's:</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-make-a-donkey-softie-3629/">Donkey Softie</a></strong><strong> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/recycled-glove-how-to-make-a-chipmunk-softie-2721/">Chipmunk Softie</a> </strong><strong>| <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-bunny-bowling-with-thelongthread-3713/">Bunny Bowling</a></strong><strong><br /></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Will we see you on Monday? Let us know in the comments below.</em></p>

2009-10-06T14:00:00-05:00decors, jstephens13, mtraub, SusanFayehttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-three-projects-from-the-blogosphere-5505/

<p><em><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/authors/mtraub/"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/michelle.jpg" alt="" width="101" height="156" /></a> </em><em>In true DIY fashion, Etsians know that c</em><em>raft expertise doesn't necessarily have to come from book deals or extensive degrees. Sharing the bliss of trying something new and learning tips along the way is ever-present in the Etsy community. This week's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/How-Tuesday/">How-Tuesday</a> is a sampling of some of the fresh tutorials Etsy members are exhibiting on their blogs, including reupholstering a thrift store sofa courtesy of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5812762">jstephens13</a>, vibrant watercolor portraits from <a href="http://susanfaye.etsy.com/">SusanFaye</a>, and delicate wire knot rings thanks to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5482224">decors</a>. What I love most about these how-to's is the emphatic encouragement and excitement throughout, sure to ignite your creative fire.</em></p> <p><em><br /></em></p> <h2>Loveseat Upholstery from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5812762">jstephens13</a></h2> <p><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/DSC00914.jpg" alt="" />An all furniture thrift store was recently introduced to my town. Being forever inspired by "old treasures made new," I immediately gravitated to the Vine Home Thrift. Having spent the last 20 years sewing, creating and designing smaller scale pieces of fashion, recently, I have been pushing for something more, something larger!<img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/DSC00705.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />My first upholstery installation was an 80s headboard passed down from my parents years ago (a large half-moon shape with plenty of faux bois paneling). &nbsp;From there I covered many dining chairs, a headboard for my sons&rsquo; toddler bed...mostly 1-sided objects. When I found a sweet little loveseat on sale for $10 at my NEW FAVORITE STORE, I knew I had nothing to lose.<br /><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/DSC00853.jpg" alt="" width="236" height="192" /><br />The emotion and therapy available in tearing a piece of furniture limb from limb is fantastic; stretching your chosen fabric tightly for a finished look can be breathtaking. Upholstery immediately grabbed me. Returning to the store and feeling a bit cocky, I sought the ugliest monstrosity in the store. <br /><br />This photo tutorial will demonstrate upholstery techniques and furniture modification (once an enormous davenport/sleeper sofa, now a modern loveseat). Re-use what you can, seek new where needed, and in the end, curl up with a great book!</p> <p>You can find my upholstery tutorial <a href="http://www.jlstephenscouture.com/b-l-o-g.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Watercolor Portrait from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5745216">SusanFaye</a></h2> <p><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/finishedportrait.jpg" alt="" />For me, watercolor painting is all about the luminosity, flow, and clarity of colors. I began flirting with watercolor during high school, took a class in college, and designed and marketed my first set of watercolor notecards shortly thereafter. Happiness ensued until&nbsp;a chance encounter with clay distracted me for the next 20 years as I became consumed with all things ceramic, porcelain and stoneware. Then carpal tunnel syndrome reared its ugly head. Clay and I were forced to part ways.<img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/paintbox.jpg" alt="" /><br />&nbsp;<br />It was then that I&nbsp;took up again with my old flame, watercolor, and discovered true bliss. In addition to&nbsp;painting and selling traditional nature studies of flora and fauna, I also create whimsical custom&nbsp;Pet People&nbsp;portraits right here on Etsy in my <a href="http://www.SusanFaye.etsy.com ">shop</a>. I have painted portraits of feline fanatics from across the U.S., plus cat ladies and lads in Canada, Great Britain, Greece, and Finland! You can see many of these portraits and read their stories on my daily <a href="http://www.365CatLadies.blogspot.com" target="_blank">blog</a>.<br />&nbsp;<br />As an occasional&nbsp;workshop instructor, I have discovered that&nbsp;watercolor is&nbsp;one of the most-feared mediums in the art world. Trust me when I tell you, it&nbsp;DOES NOT&nbsp;have to be so scary! I have put together a step-by-step tutorial on "How to Paint a Cat Lady and Lad" in a fun, illustrative style that I hope will inspire you to give it a try!<img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/tutorial7.jpg" alt="" width="260" height="215" /><br />&nbsp;<br />I cover a few watercolor basics&nbsp;such as&nbsp;materials, tools,&nbsp;and color mixing, then show&nbsp;simple techniques for creating an image by painting just one section or shape at a time, with&nbsp;a little&nbsp;blending and layering. Just remember to take your time, and if you goof up, IT'S ONLY PAPER! It's okay to try, try again as many times as you want to (as long as you remember to recycle all that paper)!<br />&nbsp;<br />Important note: It is not cheating to trace, or to pencil in your lines first! (I once "got hell" from a student who had been taught at parochial school that tracing was CHEATING!) A real artist knows this simple rule of thumb: Try everything, and whatever works, just do it... and have FUN!</p> <p>You can find my watercolor how-to <a href="http://www.squidoo.com/susanfayetutorial01" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Wire Knot Ring from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5482224">decors</a></h2> <p><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/knot_ring2.jpg" alt="" /><br />Born and raised in the bustling suburb of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, I graduated from my adopted home of Melbourne, Australia, with a Bachelor's Degree in Computing. Starting with basic jewelry craft in December 2007, I quickly moved on to wire jewelry two weeks later and was instantly hooked. Thinking of a way to innovate, I realized that the art of Chinese knotting would introduce a certain je ne sais quoi to my creations, and thus began my fascination and passion for creation in this style and medium.<img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/10/knot_ring3.jpg" alt="" width="264" height="165" /><br /><br />Amidst the encouragement that accompanied my first tutorial, though, there were some who felt that I should be writing tutorials in my mother tongue, on the narrow-minded pretext of there being a glut of tutorials for the English speaking audience.<br /><br />I believe art should live naturally and be expressed as freely as breathing, which is why I continue to write and design as much as I can, in as many languages as I can. Wires taught me to be humble, and I give a short prayer of thanks each time they survive my designs.<br /><br />You can find my wire knot ring tutorial <a href="http://decorshandmades.blogspot.com/2009/08/tutorial-step-by-step-wire-jewelry-love.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><em>Do you include how-to's on your blog? Share in the comments below! Thanks to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5812762">jstephens13</a>, <a href="http://susanfaye.etsy.com/">SusanFaye</a>, and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5482224">decors</a> for these inspiring tutorials. I am grateful for how much I learn every day from the Etsy community!</em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/How-Tuesday">More How-Tuesday Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/category/supplies">Supplies Category</a> </strong><strong>| <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/diy-made-simple/186">DIY Made Simple Gift Guide</a></strong></p>

2009-10-01T17:00:00-05:00julieinchargehttp://www.etsy.com/storque/events/come-craft-with-the-etsy-labs-esther-k-smith-exquisite-corps-5445/

<p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/authors/julieincharge/"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/Julie_author_finder.jpg" alt="" /></a></p> <p>Why stay in and craft all by your lonesome? Come join us for a free bookmaking workshop with artist and author Esther K. Smith&mdash; whether you're in Brooklyn or anywhere in the world. Stop by for our weekly Craft Night in our online, interactive classroom, the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php">Virtual Labs</a>, for a live demo via webcam at 5 p.m. ET, or in person at the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/section/etsyNews/article/all-about-etsy-faq-series-welcome-to-the-etsy-labs/936">Etsy Labs</a> in Brooklyn anytime between 4-8 p.m. ET at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=55+washington+st,+brooklyn+ny+11201&amp;oe=utf-8&amp;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;split=0&amp;gl=us&amp;ei=Fc2mSumRM9GlnQeAg-G7Bw&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=geocode_result&amp;ct=title&amp;resnum=1" target="_blank">55 Washington Street, Suite 512</a> in Brooklyn, New York. (Click <a href="http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedform.html?year=2009&amp;month=7&amp;day=13&amp;hour=21&amp;min=0&amp;sec=0&amp;p1=179" target="_blank">here</a> to see what time 5 p.m. ET is in your hometown.) Craft Night is a time to make things, sharpen your craft skills, and meet new friends.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/09/craft_nighteee.jpg" alt="" width="306" height="408" /></p> <p style="text-align: left;">This week, on Monday, October 5, we will make <span class="il">Exquisite</span> Corpse books with <a href="http://www.purgatorypiepress.com/about.html" target="_blank">Esther K. Smith</a>, in honor of Halloween on the horizon! These interactive books are based on the collaborative Surrealist parlor game called <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exquisite_corpse" target="_blank">Exquisite Corpse</a>. Bring collage materials and your good scissors. We'll have plenty of extra supplies on hand as well.&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span class="il">Esther</span> K. Smith is <a href="http://purgatorypiepress.com/" target="_blank">Purgatory Pie Press</a> designer and author of <em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307353362?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=etsy-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0307353362" target="_blank">How to Make Books</a><a href='http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=etsy-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0307353362" width="1'> </a></em>and<em> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307407098?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=etsy-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0307407098" target="_blank">Magic Books &amp; Paper Toys</a></em>. She handcrafts artist books and limited editions at Purgatory Pie Press in New York City, collaborating with typographer Dikko Faust and other artists and writers. Keep an eye out for her new book, <em>The Paper Bride</em>, in December 2009.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: left;">If you are attending Craft Night<a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php"> virtually</a> this week and would like to make Exquisite Corpse books along with us, you'll need to gather these supplies:</p> <ul> <li>Paper (something foldable, but pretty thick &mdash; a 90lb all purpose paper can work)</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Scissors</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Bone folder</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Glue stick, or wheat paste and a glue brush</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Rubber stamps &amp; stamp pads</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Collage materials<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/etsylabs/2510955461/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/09/craft_night_paper.jpg" alt="" /></a></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Upcoming Events at the Etsy Labs:</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left;">10/12: Skeleton Softies with <a href="http://dianaschoenbrun.com/" target="_blank">Diana Schoenbrun</a><br />10/19: Handstitched felt with <a href="http://www.katagolda.com/" target="_blank">Kata Golda</a><br />10/26: Open Craft Night</p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">Looking for more paper projects? Try these how-to's:</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesdays-spooky-shadow-puppets-by-crankbunny-2827/">Spooky Shadow Puppets</a></strong> <strong>| <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-elegant-parchment-flowers-with-jeffrey-rudell-4207/">Paper Flowers</a> </strong><strong>| <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-make-a-do-si-do-book-4019">Do-Si-Do Books</a> </strong><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-make-a-paper-finger-puppet-with-crankbunny-4092/"></a><br /></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Will we see you on Monday? Let us know in the comments below.</em></p> <p><a href="http://www.freshartnyc.org/"></a></p>

2009-10-01T14:45:00-05:00daniellexo, katherinesharpehttp://www.etsy.com/storque/events/shop-live-with-readymade-october-7-2009-5448/

<p><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/09/ks_sweater2.jpg" alt="" width="141" height="211" />As a child, I used to debate earnestly with my friends about whether Halloween or Christmas was the better holiday. Christmas had superior presents, but Halloween was somehow, undeniably, cooler. It&rsquo;s an assessment I&rsquo;d still stand by. There&rsquo;s just something so right about a late fall holiday that&rsquo;s dedicated to death, decay, and the uncanny &mdash; not to mention acting a little mischievous.</p> <p>My favorite Halloween costumes and d&eacute;cor pieces walk the fine line that defines Halloween: between being seriously creepy, and reveling in the playful humor of grown people dressing up like something they&rsquo;re not. Inspiration for your own Halloween party or costume is everywhere; just ask yourself what terrifies you the most, and then embrace it and camp it up. Or get your blood flowing by joining me for a live, interactive shopping event in Etsy&rsquo;s <a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php">Virtual </a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php">Labs</a> on Wednesday, October 7. I&rsquo;ll be sharing some of <a href="http://readymade.com/">ReadyMade</a>&rsquo;s favorite Halloween finery, from easy DIY costume starters to elements that will make you want to trick out your lair for a memorable bash.</p> <p><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">When?</span></strong><strong> Wednesday, October 7 at 4 p.m. ET</strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"> (Click <a href="http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html" target="_blank">here</a> to calculate your local time.) <em>Note: The Virtual Labs doors won't open until exactly 4 p.m. ET!</em><br /></span></strong></p> <p>Where?<strong> Etsy's fun and interactive online meeting space, the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php">Virtual </a></strong><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php">Labs</a>.</strong> <em>Remember the Virtual Labs only holds 150 people &mdash; so make sure to be on time</em><em>. All you'll need to attend is an Etsy account &mdash; register <a href="https://www.etsy.com/register.php">here</a>!</em></p> <p>Who? <strong>Katherine Sharpe, <a href="http://readymade.com/" target="_blank">ReadyMade</a>'s Online Editor</strong> will be our host &mdash; live from the Etsy Labs!</p> <p>Want a sneak peek? Make sure you're signed up for our <a href="http://mailinglist.etsy.com/">Etsy Finds mailing list</a> to get ReadyMade's Halloween Etsy picks directly to your inbox next Wednesday, October 7.</p> <p>Share in the excitement &mdash; join us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/etsy" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and tag your Shop Live tweets <a href="http://twitter.com/#search?q=%23EtsyLive" target="_blank">#EtsyLive</a>.</p> <p>P.S. See more Etsy Halloween items in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/title/halloween/">these Storque articles</a>.</p> <p>P.P.S. Want to get ReadyMade Magazine delivered to your doorstep for only $10 this year? <a href="https://secure.readymade.com/bhg/store/checkout/partner/?promoCode=I9099LD32" target="_blank">Of course you do!</a></p>

2009-09-29T15:00:00-05:00mtraubhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-frog-suit-from-wacky-baby-knits-5384/

<p><em><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/authors/mtraub/"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/michelle.jpg" alt="" width="101" height="156" /></a></em></p> <p><em>Well, I'm not sure I really need to say anything once you've seen this baby in a frog suit. The cutie patootie inspires me not only to knit, but to reproduce. Since Halloween is only a month away, we picked this week's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/How-Tuesday/">How-Tuesday</a>&nbsp;according to our early childhood indoctrination program. Alison Jenkins' lovable and cuddly creations introduce your toddler to a lifetime of handmade costumes. You can download the project as a PDF <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/09/Frog_Suit.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>, or follow along below.<br /></em></p> <p><em>Alison's book, </em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0399535039?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=etsy-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0399535039" target="_blank">Wacky Baby Knits</a>, <em>has projects to suit any baby's style. With knitted mohawks, biker jackets, and monsters, I think I could find reasons year-round to play dress-up with the little ones. Can't get enough of the gleeful masquerade of children? Cast a vote for your favorite Etsy Halloween kids item <a href="http://www.etsy.com/voter_list.php?ref=voter&amp;room_id=72">here</a>!</em></p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0399535039?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=etsy-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0399535039" target="_blank"><strong>Purchase </strong><em><strong>Wacky Baby Knits</strong></em></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0399535039?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=etsy-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0399535039" target="_blank"><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/09/cover.JPG" alt="" width="222" height="223" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>One of the many joys of having babies is that you can dress them up in any way you choose. Sadly, this state of affairs is temporary: in a few short years they will have as many opinions about what they will and won't wear as you do. Try getting a three-year-old to wear a cute cow suit if he or she doesn't want to! Take full advantage of the opportunity while it lasts, using this book as your guide and inspiration.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/09/title.jpg" alt="" /></h2> <p>This all-in-one outfit will keep baby snug as a bug &mdash; or amphibian &mdash; in a rug from head to toe, and the hood even has soft knitted frog eyes. Rows of knitted bobbles along the sleeves and hood add an irresistible tactile texture to the knit, but because the yarn used is very soft the bobbles won't feel lumpy against your baby's skin.</p> <p><strong>You Will Need<br /></strong>Pair of size 3 (3.25mm) needles<br />Pair of size 6 (4mm) needles<br />Size 3 (3.25mm) circular needle<br />5 (6:7) 2 oz (50g) balls light worsted knitting yarn in color A (green)<br />Oddment of light worsted knitting yarn in color B (white)<br />Oddment of light worsted knitting yarn in color C (black)<br />Tape measure<br />Stitch holders<br />Bodkin<br />17 small green buttons<br />Small amount of soft toy filling, approximately 1/2 oz (15g)</p> <p><strong>To Fit Sizes<br /></strong>0-3 months: chest 16 in (41cm)<br />3-6 months: chest 8 in (46cm)<br />6-12 months: chest 20 in (51cm)</p> <p><strong>Gauge<br /></strong>22 stitches and 30 rows to 4 in (10cm), mesured over stockinette stitch, using size 6 (4mm) needles</p> <p><strong>Special Abbreviation<br /></strong>mb &mdash; make bobble<br />Work to bobble position; purl into the next stitch, then knit into the same stitch. Repeat once more, then purl once. You will have made five extra stitches. Use the tip of the left-hand needle to pass the first four extra stitches over the last to form the looped bobble. Work to next bobble position, and repeat.</p> <p><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/09/wacky_cute_1.jpg" alt="" width="343" height="520" /></p> <h2>Back</h2> <p><strong>LEGS (MAKE 2 ALIKE)<br /></strong>Using size 3 (3.25mm) needles and col A, cast on 16 (16:18) sts.<br />Work in k 1, p 1 rib for 1 1/4 in (3cm), ending with a rs row.<br /><strong>Increase row with ws facing: </strong>rib 4 (2:3), then *m 1, rib 1 st; rep from * to last 3 (2:2) sts, m 1, then rib to end. (26 [29:32] sts.)<br />Change to size 6 (4mm) needles, and cont in st st until work measures 8 (8 3/4:9 1/2) in [20 (22:24)cm] from cast-on edge, ending with a ws row.<br />Transfer sts to a stitch holder.</p> <p><strong>BODY<br />Join legs to form body: </strong>work across sts from one leg, then work sts held on stitch holder from the other leg.<br />Cont in st st on these 52 (58:64) sts until work measures 8 1/2 (9:9 1/2) in [22(23:24)cm] from the crotch join, ending with a ws row.</p> <p><strong>RAGLAN DECREASE<br /></strong>Bind off 3 sts at beg of next 2 (2:2) rows **, then dec 1 st at both ends of next and every alt row until there are 18 (20:22) sts, ending with a ws row.<br />Leave sts on a stitch holder.</p> <h2>Front</h2> <p>Work as back to **.</p> <p><strong>DIVIDE FOR FRONT OPENING<br /></strong>With rs facing, begin raglan shaping as follows: dec 1 st, knit 18 (21:24) sts, turn, and place the rem sts on a stitch holder. Work 1 row in st st. Cont dec 1 st at same end of next and every alt row until there are 11 (12:15) sts.<br />Work 1 row in st st.<strong></strong></p> <p><strong>NECKLINE SHAPING<br /></strong>With rs facing, dec 1 st, work to last 2 sts, dec 1 st. Dec 1 st at neck edge of next 3 (4:5) rows, while continuing the raglan shaping at the armhole edge. There are now 5 (4:6) sts. Dec 1 st at armhole edge only on rs rows until 2 sts rem.<br />Place rem 2 sts on a stitch holder:<br />Slip the sts for the right front from the stitch holder onto your needle, and rejoin col A.<br />Bind off the first 6 sts, then cont following pattern instructions to make the right front section, remembering to reverse the raglan and neckline shapings.<br />Place rem 2 sts on a stitch holder.</p> <h2>Sleeve (make 2 alike)</h2> <p>Using size 3 (3.25mm) needles and col A, cast on 26 (29:31) sts.<br />Work in k 1, p 1 rib for 1 1/4 in (3cm) ending with a rs row.</p> <p><strong>INCREASE ROW WITH WS FACING</strong><br /><strong>First size: </strong>rib 3, then *m 1, rib 3; rep from * to last 2 sts, inc 1 st, then rib to end. (34 sts.)<br /><strong>Second and third sizes: </strong>rib (3:4), *inc 1 st, rib 3; rep from * to last (2:3) sts, inc 1 st, rib to end.<br />There are now 34 (38:40) sts. Change to size 6 (4mm) needles and begin patt as follows:<br />Cont in st st for 4 rows.<br /><strong>Next row (bobble row): </strong>with rs facing, work 4 (6:7) sts *mb, work 4 sts; rep from * to last 0 (2:3) sts, k0 (2:3).<br />Work 5 rows, then work bobble row, keeping bobbles in same position vertically.<br />Cont in patt.<br />Inc 1 st at both ends of 2nd (2nd:2nd) row, then at both ends of every foll 6th (10th:10th) row until you have 40 (44:48) sts. Work 5 (7:9) rows.</p> <p><strong>RAGLAN DECREASE<br /></strong>Bind off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows, then dec 1 st at both ends of next and every alt row until 6 sts remain.<br />Leave rem 6 sts on stitch holder.</p> <h2>Hood</h2> <p>With rs facing, using size 6 (4mm) needles and col A, pick up and knit 10 (12:14) sts up right front neck, k across sts on front and first sleeve stitch holders, across back neck work *k 1, m 1; rep from * to last st, k 1, k across sts on second sleeve and front stitch holders, then pick up and k10 (12:14) sts down left front neck. (71 [79:87] sts.)<br />Purl 1 row.<br />Cont in st st until hood measures 7 (7 1/2:8) in [18(19:20)cm], ending with a ws row, then bind off 22 (26:30) sts at beg of next 2 rows.<br />With rs facing, cont on rem sts and patt as follows:<br />Cont in st st for 4 rows.<br /><strong>Next row: </strong>with rs facing, work 3 (3:4) sts *mb, work 4 sts; rep from * to last 4 (4:4) sts, mb, work to end.<br />Work 5 rows, then work bobble row, keeping bobbles in same position vertically.<br />Cont in patt for a further 4 1/4 (5 1/4:6) in [11 (13:15)cm], ending with a ws row.<br />Bind off all sts, and fasten off securely.<br />Using a bodkin and col A, join hood seams.</p> <h2>Button band and buttonhole band for front opening and hood</h2> <p>Using a size 3 (3.25mm) circular needle, pick up and knit 17 (19:19) sts along right front opening to neck, then 42 (46:50) sts along right side of hood to seam, 27 (27:27) sts across hood center front to other seam, 42 (46:50) sts down left side of hood, and 17 (19:19) sts along left front opening.<br />Work in k 1, p 1 rib for 3 rows.<br /><strong>Buttonhole row: </strong>Rib 3 sts, *ym, k2tog, rib 4; rep from * another 2 times, then rib to end.<br />Rib for 3 more rows, then bind off all sts in rib, and fasten off securely.</p> <h2>Button band and buttonhold band for leg opening</h2> <p><strong>BUTTON BAND<br /></strong>With rs facing, using size 3 (3.25mm) needles and col A, pick up and knit 45 (51:57) sts evenly along inside leg edge of back to crotch, beg at the ankle rib of the left leg then pick up and knit 46 (52:58) sts from crotch to the edge of the right ankle rib. Work in k 1, p 1 rib for 7 rows, then bind off all sts in rib and fasten off securely.</p> <p><strong>BUTTONHOLE BAND<br /></strong>With rs facing, using size 3 (3.25mm) needles and col A, pick up and knit 45 (51:57) sts evenly along inside leg edge of front to crotch, beg at the ankle rib of the right leg, then pick up and knit 46 (52:58) sts from crotch down to the edge of the left ankle rib. Work in rib for 3 rows.<br /><strong>Buttonhole row: </strong>Rib 4, *ym, k2tog, rib 5 (6:7); 3 more rows, then bind off all sts in rib, and fasten off securely.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/09/wacky_cute_2.jpg" alt="" width="444" height="403" /></p> <h2>Eyes and eyelids (make 2 of each)</h2> <p>Using size 3 (3.25mm) needles and col A for eyelids (col B for eyes), cast on 18 (24:30) sts. Purl 1 row, then cont in st st for 6 (10:12) rows.<br /><strong>Next row: </strong>*k 1, k2tog; rep from * to end. Break off yarn, then draw it through the rem sts, pull together tightly, and fasten off securely.</p> <h2>Nostrils (make 2)</h2> <p>Using size 3 (3.25mm) needles and col A, cast on 15 (18:21) sts.<br />Purl 1 row, then cont in st st for 6 (8:10) rows.<br /><strong>Next row: </strong>*k 1, k2tog; rep from * to end. Break off yarn, then draw it through rem sts, pull together tightly, and fasten off securely.</p> <h2>Sewing together</h2> <p>Join raglan, sleeve and side seams. Weave in all loose ends neatly on the reverse.<br />Overlap the bands and sew the lower edges to the bound-off edge at the center front opening.<br />Sew buttons onto lower left front side of button band to correspond with buttonholes.</p> <p><strong>SEWING TOGETHER EYES AND EYELIDS<br /></strong>Join eye seam, and stuff each with a small amount of toy filling. Sew the cast-on edges to the hood at the end of the seam near the crown. Take an eyelid, and wrap it around the back part of the eye, so that the cast-on edge forms the lid around the eye. Sew the other edge to the hood around the base of the eye.</p> <p><strong>SEWING TOGETHER NOSTRILS<br /></strong>The cast-on edge represents the opening of each nostril; sew the other edge to the hood close to the seams at the front.<br />Weave in all loose ends neatly on the reverse. Finally, use a small amount of yarn in col C to make large stitches at the front of each eyeball to represent pupils.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><em>Looking for more knitted baby costumes? Check out a copy of </em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0399535039?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=etsy-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0399535039" target="_blank">Wacky Baby Knits</a><em> for the cutest inspiration you'll ever need. T</em><em>hanks to Alison Jenkins and the good folks at </em><em>Perigee for sharing this project with us.</em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/How-Tuesday">More How-Tuesday Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/category/supplies">Supplies Category</a> </strong><strong>| <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/diy-made-simple/186">DIY Made Simple Gift Guide</a></strong></p>

2009-09-24T14:30:00-05:00EtsyStore, julieinchargehttp://www.etsy.com/storque/events/coast-to-coast-double-stuffed-craft-night-with-the-etsy-labs-5345/

<p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/authors/julieincharge/"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/Julie_author_finder.jpg" alt="" /></a>This week we are pleased to announce bi-coastal crafting events! Join the Etsy Labs in both <strong>Brooklyn and San Francisco</strong> (and online!) for free hands-on workshops to kick off autumn, here in the U.S. of A. So, read on for double the crafting merriment this week...</p> <p><em>Crafting in Brooklyn, NY:</em></p> <p><strong>Open Craft Night at the Etsy Labs in DUMBO</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left;">This week we're hosting an open <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/title/craft-night-brooklyn/">Craft Night</a>, as we usually do on the last Monday of each month. Instead of an organized project, this week we are throwing the doors of the Etsy Labs wide open and letting you dive into any project that strikes your fancy. Bring along any project you'd like to develop during this week's Craft Night, or start a brand new project using our tools and extra supplies. To craft-finity and beyond!</p> <p><em>When:</em> Monday, September 28; drop in any time between 4 to 8 p.m. ET<br /><em>Where:</em> Etsy Labs at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=55+washington+st,+brooklyn+ny+11201&amp;oe=utf-8&amp;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;split=0&amp;gl=us&amp;ei=Fc2mSumRM9GlnQeAg-G7Bw&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=geocode_result&amp;ct=title&amp;resnum=1">55 Washington Street, Suite 512, Brooklyn, NY</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Upcoming Events at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn:</strong></p> <p>10/4: <a href="http://churchofcraft.org/">Church of Craft</a> meeting</p> <p>10/5: Exquisite Corpse Cards &amp; Books with <a href="http://www.purgatorypiepress.com/" target="_blank">Esther K. Smith</a></p> <p>10/12: Skeleton Softies with <a href="http://dianaschoenbrun.com/">Diana Schoenbrun</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/09/crafty.jpg" alt="" width="432" height="412" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>Crafting in San Francisco, CA:</em></p> <p><strong>Craft Bar with Etsy Labs at the <a href="http://www.mocfa.org/" target="_blank">Museum of Craft and Folk Art</a> in San Francisco<br /></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.mocfa.org/" target="_blank"><strong><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/09/mocfa_logo_color.jpg" alt="" width="200" /></strong></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Join us for the first <em>Craft Bar with Etsy Labs @ MOCFA SF</em>! Local artists will teach you how to embroider, or you can brush up on your knitting skills with a quick and easy scarf. Learn how to make a fun, free project that is perfect for gift-giving. Sessions are free and open to all skill levels from beginner to expert. Materials and instruction will be provided.</p> <p>Don't live in California? Fear not, MOCFA will also host a live demo of the knitting project via webcam in Etsy's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php">Virtual Labs</a> for our faraway friends. If you're joining us virtually, be sure to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/09/craftbar_knittingpattern.pdf" target="_blank">download this pattern</a> of the project (designed by Amelia Strader) so you can follow along.<br /><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/09/LottaJansdotterworkshop_detail.jpg" alt="" width="200" /></p> <p>The Craft Bar will also include beers and wine from the region, as well as DIY bar design. Don&rsquo;t forget to peruse the gallery and Museum Store for inspiration! The Craft Bar with the Etsy Labs sessions kick off Thursday, October 1 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. PT in the Museum of Craft and Folk Art store. Admission is free. Stay tuned for details about Student Night at MOCFA in November.</p> <p><em>When:</em> Thursday, October 1 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. PT<br /><em>Where: </em>Museum of Craft and Folk Art at <a href="http://www.mocfa.org/visit/index.htm" target="_blank">51 Yerba Buena Lane, San Francisco, CA</a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/09/JackieOrtegaQuillingsetup.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="280" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Looking for more crafting projects? Try these how-to's:</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-tatami-socks-4559/">Tatami Socks</a> </strong><strong>| <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-like-new-shoes-from-crochet-adorned-5288/">Like-New Shoes</a> </strong><strong>| <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-to-make-natural-dye-with-the-etsy-labs-2490/">Natural Dye</a> </strong><strong>| <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-tool-apron-from-sew-what-bags-4498/">Tool Apron</a><br /></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Will we see you at an <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/all-about-etsy-faq-series-welcome-to-the-etsy-labs-936/">Etsy Labs</a> event this week? Let us know in the comments below!<br /></em></p>

2009-09-22T16:00:00-05:00mtraubhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-like-new-shoes-from-crochet-adorned-5288/

<p><em><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/authors/mtraub/"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/michelle.jpg" alt="" width="101" height="156" /></a></em></p> <p><em>When my fingertips begin to get antsy, overambition tends to get the best of me. Weeks and weeks later I end up with a bag of abandoned crochet squares in my closet, yet no afghan under which to cuddle and drink hot tea. Linda Permann's book, </em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307451968?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=etsy-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0307451968" target="_blank">Crochet Adorned</a>, <em>is a bounty of pretty crochet projects that prove crafting satisfaction is attainable for all! With cheerful ideas to spruce up old cardigans, tote bags, and aprons, this autumn will be the season to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/guest-curator-wardrobe-refashion-5190/">refashion</a>, renew, and renovate. For this week's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/How-Tuesday/">How-Tuesday</a>, Linda answers some of our questions on inspiration and design, and shares her Like-New Shoes project for those extra bits of handspun yarn you've been saving in your basket.</em></p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307451968?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=etsy-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0307451968" target="_blank">Purchase <em>Crochet Adorned</em></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307451968?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=etsy-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0307451968" target="_blank"><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/09/Crochet_Cover.jpg" alt="" /></a>There is something so simple about sitting down with a hook, some yarn, and an idea. And yet the thought of making something to wear can be so intimidating! Notions of shaping stitches to fit your body, making sure you have the precise gauge, and wondering if you even measured yourself correctly in the first place can turn off beginners &mdash; and plenty of more experienced crafters! &mdash; from making crocheted garments.</p> <p>Last summer I started thinking about ways to incorporate crochet into my wardrobe that took away the intimidation factor. I kept seeing crochet details in fashion and thinking, "I could do that... better." There's something about having a hand in making your garments that gives them longevity &mdash; for me, no store-bought piece can compete. So I started to design embellishment projects from simple trims to vintage-inspired, motif-based yokes and collars, and from there, this book was born. I hope you find the projects quick to work, inexpensive, and fun to make.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Interview With Author Linda Permann</h2> <p><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/09/Linda_Permann.jpg" alt="" width="219" height="301" /></p> <p><strong>Please introduce yourself and tell us what you do.</strong><br />My name is Linda Permann and I'm a crochet and craft designer and writer. I design crochet patterns and craft projects, write articles on techniques, and write a crochet advice column for <a href="http://www.crochettoday.com" target="_blank">Crochet Today</a>, among other things.<br /><br /><strong>What draws you to crocheting and how did you get started with it?</strong><br />I think I've just always liked to work with what I have and do things as I go, and crocheting lends itself to both of those practices. My grandma taught me to crochet when I was little but I really never went anywhere with it, and then in 2001 I went to the Knit Out and picked up some crochet pamphlets &mdash; no idea why I decided to do crochet instead, but there you have it. I mainly wanted to make some hats and scarves for myself and then I started making more for friends, coworkers, etc.<br /><br /><strong>Where do you find inspiration for your creative process?</strong><br />Everywhere! For this book I looked at a lot of fashion and ready-to-wear catalogs &mdash; not only at crocheted things, but knitted, sewn, machine produced, etc. I find a lot of inspiration by reading blogs and in real life attention to little details. I work at a yarn shop and I love seeing what people are making and touching all of the yarn. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=supplies&amp;search_query=handspun+yarn">Yarn</a> is probably the #1 thing that inspires me; even if I have a somewhat predetermined idea of what I want to make in my head, the yarn tells me the best way to make it.<br /><br /><strong>What's next for you?</strong><br />More writing, more crafting, and more crochet designing! Although I can't divulge the particulars, let's just say I don't see myself stopping anytime soon.<br /><br /><strong>Is there anything else you would like to add?</strong><br />Check out my blog at <a href="http://www.lindamade.com" target="_blank">www.lindamade.com</a> and, if you make something from or inspired by the book, please add it to my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1171109@N24/" target="_blank">Crochet Adorned Flickr Group</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Like-New Shoes</h2> <p>Give your tired shoes a mini-makeover with these easy trims. They work up so quickly that you'll be able to coordinate a pair with every outfit. You'll only need a tiny bit of yarn for each shoe, so try working with odds and ends you have on hand.</p> <p><strong>Skill Level<br /></strong>Beginner</p> <p><strong>Finished Measurements<br /></strong>The completed Chain Stitch Trim measures 1/8" (3mm) wide; the length of the trim is determined by your shoe. One completed Ruffle Trim measures 3/4" (2cm) wide by 3 1/4" (8.5cm) long.</p> <p><strong>Materials<br /></strong>Yarn<br />Size D-3 (3.25mm) crochet hook (for ruffle trim) or size F-5 (3.75mm) crochet hook (for chain trim), or size to obtain gauge.<br />Yarn needle<br />Shoes to embellish (look for a pair that's easy to sew through)<br />Hand-sewing needle<br />Sewing thread to match yarn<br />Fabric glue (optional)</p> <p><strong>Gauge<br /></strong>Gauge is not critical for this project. Refer to the finished measurements, and make one ruffle or one length of chain to check gauge.</p> <p><strong>Ruffle Trim (Make 2)<br /></strong>With yarn A and a size D-3 (3.25mm) hook, ch 14.<br />Row 1 (WS) Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, turn &mdash; 13 sc.<br />Row 2 Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), (3 dc, hdc) in first sc, *hdc in next sc (hdc, 3 dc, hdc) in next sc; repeat from * across.<br />Fasten off. Weave in the ends.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/09/crochet_diagram.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p style="text-align: left;">Note: If you'd like a longer ruffle, work a longer foundation chain. Make sure to work a multiple of 2 chain stitches.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Attaching Ruffles<br /></strong>Sew one ruffle to the toe of each shoe. Use a sharp needle to sew the foundation chain loops to the front edge of the shoe opening, then tack some of the ruffles in place from the inside of the shoe. Knot off the thread and secure the end with a dab of fabric glue, if desired.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Chain Stitch Trim<br /></strong>Make two foundation chains, each about 1" (2.5cm) longer than the opening of your shoe. Fasten off the yarn and weave in the ends.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Place one end of the chain trim at the instep of the shoe and sew the trim around the entire edge. When you reach the beginning of the trim again, overlap the excess 1" (2.5cm) and securely sew the trim in place. You can also try gluing the trim in place, but be sure to test the glue first to make sure it won't discolor the shoe or yarn.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><em>Looking for more ways to embellish with yarn? Check out a copy of </em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307451968?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=etsy-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0307451968" target="_blank">Crochet Adorned</a><em> for delightful inspiration. T</em><em>hanks to Linda Permann and the good folks at </em><em>Potter Craft for sharing this project with us.</em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/How-Tuesday">More How-Tuesday Posts</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/category/supplies">Supplies Category</a> </strong><strong>| <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/diy-made-simple/186">DIY Made Simple Gift Guide</a></strong></p>

2009-09-17T16:00:00-05:00EtsyStore, julieinchargehttp://www.etsy.com/storque/events/come-craft-with-bags-for-the-people-at-the-etsy-labs-5227/

<p><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/authors/julieincharge/"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/Julie_author_finder.jpg" alt="" width="112" height="170" /></a></strong></p> <p>Why stay in and sew all by your lonesome? Come join us for a bag-making workshop with <a href="http://bagsforthepeople.org/" target="_blank">Bags for the People</a> &mdash; whether you're in Brooklyn or anywhere in the world. Stop by for our weekly Craft Night in our online multi-user chat room, the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php">Virtual Labs</a>, for a live online demo at 5 p.m. ET, or in person at the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/section/etsyNews/article/all-about-etsy-faq-series-welcome-to-the-etsy-labs/936">Etsy Labs</a> in Brooklyn anytime between 4-8 p.m. at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=55+washington+st,+brooklyn+ny+11201&amp;oe=utf-8&amp;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;split=0&amp;gl=us&amp;ei=Fc2mSumRM9GlnQeAg-G7Bw&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=geocode_result&amp;ct=title&amp;resnum=1">55 Washington Street, Suite 512</a> in Brooklyn, New York. (Click <a href="http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedform.html?year=2009&amp;month=7&amp;day=13&amp;hour=21&amp;min=0&amp;sec=0&amp;p1=179" target="_blank">here</a> to see what time 5 p.m. ET is in your hometown.) Craft Night is a time to make things, sharpen your craft skills, meet new friends, and hang out</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/09/glenn.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="378" /></p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: left;">This week, on Monday, September 21, we will be making bags with <a href="http://bagsforthepeople.org/" target="_blank">Bags for the People</a>, a non-profit organization that provides the public with a sustainable alternative to plastic bags. They use all repurposed materials and give bags out for free. Bags for the People also perform community building workshops and events (like this one!) to convince people to make the switch from plastic to reusable and inspire the public to take an active and creative role in life. Learn all about Bags for the People and what they do <a href="http://www.bagsforthepeople.org/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">We'll have all the materials you'll need to make a bag of your own here at the Etsy Labs, included some misprinted t-shirts, thanks to our pals at <a href="http://www.threadless.com/" target="_blank">Threadless</a>! If you have any fabrics or old clothing that you would like to turn into bags, please bring that along.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">If you are attending Craft Night <a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php">virtually</a> this week and would like to stitch up some bags along with us, you'll need to gather these supplies: fabric, sewing machine (or needle and thread), thread, scissors, pins, iron.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Upcoming Events at the Etsy Labs: <img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/09/DSCN4183.JPG" alt="" width="231" height="306" /><br /></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.bagsforthepeople.org/"></a></p> <p>9/28: Open Craft Night</p> <p>10/4: <a href="http://churchofcraft.org/">Church of Craft</a> meeting</p> <p>10/5: Exquisite Corpse Cards &amp; Books with <a href="http://www.purgatorypiepress.com/" target="_blank">Esther K. Smith</a></p> <p>10/17: Sock Monkey Workshop with <a href="http://www.freshartnyc.org/">Fresh Art</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: left;">If you'd like to lead a Craft Night, send your ideas to <a href="mailto:labs@etsy.com" target="_blank">labs@etsy.com</a> with "Craft Night idea" as the subject line. Have you participated in Craft Night? Share your photos with the <a href="http://flickr.com/groups/etsylabsshowandtell/" target="_blank">Etsy Labs Show and Tell</a> Flickr group! If you'd like to learn more about the Etsy Labs, check out our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/all-about-etsy-faq-series-welcome-to-the-etsy-labs-936">FAQs</a>. Want to receive email updates? Join our Etsy Labs <a href="http://mailinglist.etsy.com/">mailing list</a>. If you're on Meetup, please do join the <a href="http://www.meetup.com/etsylabs/" target="_blank">Etsy Labs Meetup group</a>.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">Looking for more bag-making projects? Try these how-to's:</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-favor-bags-with-brooklyn-bride-3422/">Favor Bag</a></strong> <strong>| <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-lunch-bag-from-bend-the-rules-with-fabric-4985/">Lunch Bag</a> </strong><strong>| <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/making-eco-friendly-bags-with-burda-style-1469/">Eco Friendly Bags</a> </strong><strong>| <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-applique-a-cameo-tote-3352/">Applique a Cameo Tote</a><br /></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Will we see you on Monday? Let us know in the comments below!</em></p>

2009-09-15T16:00:00-05:00missbatchhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/diy-wedding-crafts-contest-with-martha-stewart-weddings-4158/

<p>11/4/09 UPDATE:</p> <p>The winner and finalists have been announced! Read more <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/diy-wedding-crafts-contest-winner-and-finalists-5949/">here</a>.</p> <p>10/15/09 UPDATE:</p> <p>Thanks to all who entered and voted in the DIY Wedding Crafts Contest. Unfortunately, there is a bit of a delay in the winner announcement. <br /><br />Here is the message from the Martha Stewart Weddings team, who hosted the contest:<br /><em>&ldquo;Due to technical difficulties we will not be able to announce the winner of the DIY Wedding Crafts Contest on October 15th, but will be announcing a winner in the near future. A new date will be announced as soon as it has been set. We&rsquo;re sorry for any inconvenience.&rdquo; </em><br /><br />We'll be sure to keep you posted as we have updates, both in this article and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6211669&amp;page=1">this forum post</a>. Thanks for your patience, and again, apologies for the inconvenience.<br /><br /><em>[The following was originally published on July, 8, 2009.]</em></p> <p>Etsy and the editors of <a href="http://MarthaStewartWeddings.com" target="_blank">Martha Stewart Weddings</a> want to see your DIY wedding crafts!</p> <p>Whether you're planning your own DIY celebration or creating wedding crafts for someone else's special day,&nbsp;upload photos of the handmade wedding-day details for a chance to have your craft featured on "The Martha Stewart Show." <a href="http://contributors.marthastewartweddings.com/portal/contestGallery/wedding-crafts" target="_blank">Enter now!</a></p> <p><a href="http://contributors.marthastewartweddings.com/portal/contestGallery/wedding-crafts" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/MS_wedding_banner_07.jpg" alt="" /></a></p> <p>Submissions are welcome now through September 1, 2009. For full contest details, eligibility, rules and regulations, please visit <a href="http://contributors.marthastewartweddings.com/portal/contestGallery/wedding-crafts" target="_blank">Martha Stewart Weddings' DIY Wedding Crafts.</a> You just have to sign in to <a href="http://contributors.marthastewartweddings.com/portal/contestGallery/wedding-crafts" target="_blank">MarthaStewartWeddings.com</a> in order to see the rules, regulations, and other details. Registration is free. <em>Hint: Etsy sellers, if you decide to enter, be sure to add your Etsy shop name to the description of your entry, so people can see where to buy from you online.</em></p> <p><a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/" target="_blank"><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/06/weddingslogo2.com.jpg" alt="weddingslogo2.com.jpg" width="193" height="55" /></a></p> <p>Martha Stewart Weddings will also be showcasing their top picks in Etsy wedding shops as part of their weekly gallery of<br /><a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/handmade-elements" target="_blank">"Favorite Etsy Vendors."</a> (Visit each week for the latest selections!)</p> <p><em>Be sure to check out the summer issue of Martha Stewart Weddings</em><em> magazine, on sale now, which features wedding favors and decorations from Etsians:&nbsp;</em><em><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5895791">aymujer</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5444633">dsharp</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6574445">FatDaddySweets</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5079277">lalalaurie</a>, </em><em><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5358026">palomasnest</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5797821">whimsyandspice</a></em>.</p> <p><em>For more DIY wedding inspiration, visit Etsy's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/wedding-decor/169" target="_self">Wedding Decor Gift Guide</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/tags/handmade-weddings/" target="_self">Handmade Wedding blog series</a>.&nbsp;</em></p> <p><em>Commenting is closed for this article so we can follow your comments or questions in this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6211669">Forum thread</a>.</em></p>

2009-08-29T10:16:00-05:00julieinchargehttp://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/etsy-finds-pulp-fiction-5016/

<p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/authors/julieincharge/"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/Julie_author_finder.jpg" alt="" width="110" height="168" /></a>Unlike most people, Monday is my favorite day of the week. When I reach for my Monday day-of-the-week undies, I know it's going to be a good day, since I'll be getting my weekly crafting fix with a vibrant bunch of artists at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/title/craft-night-etsy-labs/">Craft Night</a> at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn, NY. No matter where you call home, you can get this Monday glow (or any other day of the week, for that matter) by throwing a craft night of your own with your favorite crafty pals.</p> <p>In today's edition of Etsy Finds, I've scoured Etsy for <a href="http://bit.ly/2RojhZ">supplies</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/l3ivf">kits</a>, and <a href="http://bit.ly/44s5Q">tools</a> to help you open new doors in your own crafting adventures with paper.</p> <p>For even more hands-on creative ideas, be sure to peruse the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/diy-made-simple/186">DIY Made Simple Gift Guide</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/category/books_and_zines"><strong> <h2>DIY Library</h2> </strong></a></p> <p>Bookbinding is a favorite craft of mine, and I will gladly talk your ear off about my favorite bone folder or the intricacies of paper, if you let me! If you're looking for a bookmaking project, might I suggest <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-weekly-planner-with-julie-schneider-aka-yoursecr-3118">folding a weekly planner</a> or <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-make-a-do-si-do-book-4019/">stitching a do-si-do book</a>? If you want to go DIY all the way, why not <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-to-make-paper-from-recycled-materials-213/">make your own paper</a>, too?</p> <p> <table border="0" width="560"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28661475">Solid Oak Book Press </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28661475"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/1/163/4be/il_200x200.82833978.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://UberArt.etsy.com">UberArt</a>, $75.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28661475">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://UberArt.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28333791"> 20 sheets of Handmade paper </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28333791"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/3/3a9/1ca/il_200x200.81734209.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://WhiteDragonPaper.etsy.com">WhiteDragonPaper</a>, $6.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28333791">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://WhiteDragonPaper.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30029974"> Bookmaking Kit for two different books </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30029974"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/2/2f8/0ed/il_200x200.87431383.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://greenchairpress.etsy.com">greenchairpress</a>, $15.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30029974">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://greenchairpress.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25787234"> Plantable Paper Kit Deluxe </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25787234"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/4/44f/af2/il_200x200.84510508.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://goodkarmasoaps.etsy.com">goodkarmasoaps</a>, $59.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25787234">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://goodkarmasoaps.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27100339"> lined paper - grunge edition </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27100339"> <img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_200x200.77600687.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://yatsu.etsy.com">yatsu</a>, $10.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27100339">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://yatsu.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28492237"> Ebony (bone) Folder and Box </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28492237"> <img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_200x200.82268422.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://randyarnold.etsy.com">randyarnold</a>, $64.99.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28492237">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://randyarnold.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28719275"> vintage wallpaper <br /> </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28719275"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/2/255/503/il_200x200.83030289.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://thriftypyg.etsy.com">thriftypyg</a>, $8.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28719275">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://thriftypyg.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28745454"> Medium Text Block and Cover Kit </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28745454"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/b/b85/957/il_200x200.83118148.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://afainbooks.etsy.com">afainbooks</a>, $12.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28745454">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://afainbooks.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29957765"> PDF tutorial ONLY Sew Grateful class </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29957765"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/9/95e/190/il_200x200.87188170.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://evalicious.etsy.com">evalicious</a>, $13.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29957765">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://evalicious.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29982041"> KIT - Japanese Binding Kit and Tutorial </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29982041"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/8/80e/59a/il_200x200.87270678.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://erinzam.etsy.com">erinzam</a>, $18.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29982041">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://erinzam.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2><a href="http://www.etsy.com/category/art/printmaking">Lasting Imprint</a></h2> <p>The world of do-it-yourself printmaking is vast and wonderfully varied. If you and your craft night crew are ready to get down and dirty with some ink and paper, I'd recommend <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-make-a-stamp-with-art-mind-3895/">carving your own rubber stamp</a> or printing with a gorgeous hand-carved stamp, trying <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/gocco-printing-a-how-to-video-1206/">Gocco</a> printing, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/making-stencil-and-yam-prints-with-lotta-jansdotter-1980/">carving a printing block from a yam</a>, or tackling the ins-and-outs of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/etsy-how-to-screenprinting-and-you-958/">screenprinting</a> at home.</p> <p> <table border="0" width="560"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29868860"> Retro Kitchen Stand Mixer </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29868860"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/0e9/e22/il_200x200.86887820.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://Corrabelle.etsy.com">Corrabelle</a>, $10.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29868860">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://Corrabelle.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29784502">Handcarved Stamp Kit </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29784502"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/a/a63/589/il_200x200.86604572.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>From <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://twocheeseplease.etsy.com">twocheeseplease</a>, $30.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29784502">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://twocheeseplease.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25656355"> Your Drawing Turned Into a Screen </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25656355"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/b/b67/239/il_200x200.72766944.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://screenprintstudio.etsy.com">screenprintstudio</a>, $25.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25656355">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://screenprintstudio.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13466714"> Paper Lanterns Stamps Set </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13466714"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/2/2b4/9e2/il_200x200.32286654.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://Tresijas.etsy.com">Tresijas</a>, $35.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13466714">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://Tresijas.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23133024"> Riso Print Gocco PG-5&nbsp;<br /> </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23133024"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/1/1a5/83a/il_200x200.64300854.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>From <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://printaddictjapan.etsy.com">printaddictjapan</a>, $235.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23133024">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://printaddictjapan.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29961621"> Riso Print Gocco Hi-Mesh Inks for Paper&nbsp;<br /> </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29961621"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/7/755/1e5/il_200x200.87201048.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>From <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://CraftyJapan.etsy.com">CraftyJapan</a>, $22.50.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29961621">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://CraftyJapan.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29933472"> Hand Carved Spool of Thread Rubber Stamp </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29933472"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/5/522/3b2/il_200x200.87106412.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://winemakerssister.etsy.com">winemakerssister</a>, $8.50.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29933472">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://winemakerssister.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19827516">ART DECO STAMPS OIL BASED INK PAD&nbsp;<br /> </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19827516"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/3/3b6/df9/il_200x200.53223990.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://WendyStory.etsy.com">WendyStory</a>, $12.99.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19827516">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://WendyStory.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10523965"> Block Printing Press </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10523965"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/d/d1d/812/il_200x200.26430650.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://edwardkroon.etsy.com">edwardkroon</a>, $525.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10523965">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://edwardkroon.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24683951"> Vintage Speedball Linoleum Cutters&nbsp;<br /> </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24683951"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/098/6c6/il_200x200.69502181.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>From <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://hybirdvintage.etsy.com">hybirdvintage</a>, $20.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24683951">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://hybirdvintage.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2><a href="http://www.etsy.com/category/paper_goods/scrapbooking">Icing on the Cake</a></h2> <p>Nothing brings a project together like embellishments, to add that little something-something to your handmade project. The collage elements in this final chapter of today's Etsy Finds will help you decorate your handmade journal or scrapbook, finish an <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-embellished-frames-with-kayte-terry-3546/">embellished frame</a>, or add that special sparkle to your own <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-ahoy-there-pop-up-pirate-card-3781/">pop-up card</a>.</p> <p> <table border="0" width="560"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29520283"> 48 beardy stickers </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29520283"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/e/e72/0ed/il_200x200.85751268.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://imadeyouabeard.etsy.com">imadeyouabeard</a>, $4.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29520283">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://imadeyouabeard.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28868224"> 50 Library Book Pockets </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28868224"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/00b/38b/il_200x200.83529033.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://ButlerandMaid.etsy.com">ButlerandMaid</a>, $8.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28868224">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://ButlerandMaid.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29337509"> The XO Craft Kit </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29337509"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/a/a65/f45/il_200x200.85100429.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://elsiecake.etsy.com">elsiecake</a>, $34.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29337509">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://elsiecake.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29325905"> Red and White Bakers Twine - 150 feet </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29325905"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/5/52c/252/il_200x200.85062198.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>From <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://WoodenRuler.etsy.com">WoodenRuler</a>, $7.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29325905">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://WoodenRuler.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29344700"> Trim - 3 yards red and beige </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29344700"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/b/bea/3f5/il_200x200.85124440.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>From <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://roxycreations.etsy.com">roxycreations</a>, $3.50.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29344700">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://roxycreations.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24513649"> 50 blue scalloped paper tags with string </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24513649"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/d/d5e/697/il_200x200.68925573.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>From <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://schOOLLOcker.etsy.com">schOOLLOcker</a>, $4.25.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24513649">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://schOOLLOcker.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23216266"> Grandmas Attic Sweet Twee Lab Main Kit </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23216266"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/f/f64/7af/il_200x200.64577343.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://sweettweelab.etsy.com">sweettweelab</a>, $22.40.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23216266">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://sweettweelab.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29802550"> Teeny Red Houses Cotton Tape </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29802550"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/7/7b2/499/il_200x200.86664522.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>From <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://lillalotta.etsy.com">lillalotta</a>, $4.25.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29802550">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://lillalotta.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29276990"> Gilded Bird Cage Screenprinted Stationery Set </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29276990"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/07c/e45/il_200x200.84895814.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://AshleyPahl.etsy.com">AshleyPahl</a>, $12.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29276990">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://AshleyPahl.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> <td> <p><strong><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29962896"> DIY collage kit </a></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29962896"> <img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/e/e11/4db/il_200x200.87205564.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="200" height="200" /> </a></p> <p>By <a style="color:#0192b5" href="http://antzin.etsy.com">antzin</a>, $8.</p> <p><a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29962896">View Item</a> | <a style="color:#0192b5;font-weight:bold" href="http://antzin.etsy.com">View Shop</a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/handmade-life/handmade-portraits-mimi-kirchner-4405/"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/banner_video_giveaway2.jpg" alt="banner_video_giveaway2.jpg" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Looking for more <a style="color: #0192b5;" 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2009-08-27T13:23:00-05:00EtsyStore, julieincharge, oddmarkshttp://www.etsy.com/storque/events/craft-with-etsy-at-the-mad-museum-with-aaron-mcintosh-4878/

<p><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/authors/julieincharge/"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/07/Julie_author_finder.jpg" alt="" /></a></strong></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><em>UPDATE: It's the last DIY Thursday tonight! Will we see you there or in the Virtual Labs?</em></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><em>[The following was originally posted on August 20, 2009.]</em></p> <p style="text-align: left;">Why stay in and sew all by your lonesome? <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/title/craft-night-etsy-labs">Craft Night</a> at the Etsy Labs on Gold Street may be on hold until September 14 when we move to our new office, but fear not &mdash; many crafty opportunities abound! Etsy has joined forces with the <a href="http://madmuseum.org/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Museum of Arts and Design</a> to present a weekly series of hands-on workshops we're calling <a href="http://madmuseum.org/DO/Calendar/200908/DIY%20Thursday%201.aspx" target="_blank">DIY Thursdays</a>. Drop in between 6-8 p.m. each Thursday in August for some down and dirty, do-it-yourself fun in the museum's studios. The workshops are free with pay-what-you-wish admission to the museum. Click <a href="http://madmuseum.org/VISIT/Directions.aspx" target="_blank">here</a> for directions.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Not a New Yorker? Don't fret, you can still join in on the fun online by joining us at 5:30 p.m. ET on Thursday in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php" target="_blank">Virtual Labs</a> for a live demo of the project. (Click <a href="http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedform.html?year=2009&amp;month=8&amp;day=13&amp;hour=5&amp;min=0&amp;sec=0&amp;p1=179" target="_blank">here</a> to see what time 5:30 p.m. ET is in your hometown.)</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/Coaster_project.5.jpg" alt="" width="406" height="326" /></p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Join us as the series concludes on Thursday, August 27 with a workshop led by artist <br /><a href="http://aaronmcintosh.com/" target="_blank">Aaron McIntosh</a>. <span>Aaron</span> will be demonstrating how to make cool coasters using paper quilting techniques. Using a variety of papers, participants will piece a small block pattern and make it into a waterproof coaster with vinyl casing. Materials will be provided.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://aaronmcintosh.com/" target="_blank">Aaron McIntosh</a> comes from a quilting background and his current practice includes quiltmaking, sculpture, cut paper and drawing. He uses materials&rsquo; embedded meaning<a href="http://aaronmcintosh.com/splash.html"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/aaron_mcintosh.jpg" alt="" width="300" /></a>s to explore issues of identity, gender and sexuality in wide-ranging works. He received a BFA in Fibers from the Appalachian Center for Craft and is finishing an MFA at Virginia Commonwealth University. His work has been shown across the United States, in Hawaii and South Korea. In 2006, McIntosh was a recipient of a Windgate Undergraduate Fellowship, administered by the Center for Craft, Creativity &amp; Design.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <em>The Passing (2006) by Aaron McIntosh</em></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Upcoming Events with Etsy:<br /></strong></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://aaronmcintosh.com/splash.html" target="_blank"></a></p> <p style="text-align: left;">9/14: Grand Opening of Craft Night at Etsy Labs' new space in DUMBO, Brooklyn (Details to come!)</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Stay tuned for details on future Craft Nights at our new space in lovely DUMBO.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2009/08/DIY_Thursday_813.JPG" alt="" width="459" height="343" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>A snapshot from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/events/craft-with-etsy-at-the-mad-museum-with-megan-nicolay-4628/">last week's DIY Thursday</a> at the Museum of Arts and Design.</em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Will we see you Thursday, ready to sew? Let us know in the comments below.</em></p>